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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Minneapolis–Saint Paulby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Minneapolis–Saint Paul by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Line 6 bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly, line 9 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Fountain/Division to Kentwood Station - Woodlandbus bus
    2. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane GRR - MSP
    3. Take the bus from 46th St Station & Gate H to 42nd Ave S & 34th St Ebus bus
    5h 1m
    $93–559

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    13h 13m
    $188–389

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus Greyhound US0150
    13h 39m
    $126–212

  4. Drive 580.1 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Minneapolis–Saint Paulcar car 580.1 mi
    9h 37m
    $106–153

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane ORD - MSP
    8h 33m
    $282–576

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane MDW - MSP
    8h 22m
    $140–609

  7. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus bus
    16h 35m
    $151–246

Grand Rapids to Minneapolis–Saint Paul by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$188Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 424.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, USA?

You can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Marshall & Otis Station via Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot & Sibley Station in around 13h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Marshall & Otis Station via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Saint Paul Union Depot, and Union Depot & Gate A1 in around 13h 39m.

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