There are 5 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Minot by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport
best- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane GRR - MOT
8h 51m$106–556Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Pere Marquette
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Minot Stationtrain Empire Builder
23h 9m$358–766Bus, train
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus
- Take the train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Minot Stationtrain
27h 17m$296–542Drive 1,078.7 mi
- Drive from Grand Rapids to Minotcar 1,078.7 mi
17h 56m$197–285Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane MDW - MOT
12h 29m$165–676
Grand Rapids to Minot by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Minot is to drive which costs $190 - $290 and takes 17h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Minot is to fly which takes 8h 51m and costs $100 - $600.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Rapids station to Minot station. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Minot Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 9m.
The distance between Grand Rapids and Minot is 866 miles. The road distance is 1084.9 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Minot without a car is to train which takes 23h 9m and costs $350 - $800.
It takes approximately 8h 51m to get from Grand Rapids to Minot, including transfers.
Grand Rapids to Minot train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Minot is to fly which takes 8h 51m and costs $100 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $350 - $800 and takes 23h 9m.
Minot is 1h behind Grand Rapids. It is currently 11:40 PM in Grand Rapids and 10:40 PM in Minot.
Grand Rapids to Minot train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Minot, ND, USA?
Delta and United Airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Minot International Airport (MOT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Minot Station via Chicago Union Station in around 23h 9m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Minot International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Minot International Airport via Detroit, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Minot International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Minot International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Minot International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Minot Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $300–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Minot Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–45
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Rapids to Minot is 1085 miles. It takes approximately 17h 56m to drive from Grand Rapids to Minot.
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