There are 7 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Quad Cities by plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 to Range Regional Airport
best- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Range Regional Airport (HIB)plane GRR - HIB
6h 52m$129–459Fly to International Falls, drive
cheapest- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to International Falls (INL)plane GRR - INL
- Drive from International Falls (INL) to Quad Citiescar
8h 51m$91–420Train, bus
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Duluthbus
- Take the bus from Duluth to Virginiabus
18h 22m$220–452Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Duluthbus
- Take the bus from Duluth to Virginiabus
18h 45m$185–296Drive 706.7 mi
- Drive from Grand Rapids to Quad Citiescar 706.7 mi
11h 59m$129–187Fly to Duluth International Airport, bus
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane GRR - DLH
- Take the bus from Duluth to Virginiabus
10h 49m$98–426Bus via Saint Ignace
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to St. Ignacebus
- Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Ironwoodbus
- Take the bus from Ironwood to Duluth Transportation Center Eastbus
- Take the bus from Duluth to Virginiabus
22h 8m$160–273
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Range Regional Airport (HIB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Quad Cities is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 11h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Quad Cities is to fly which takes 6h 52m and costs $120 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Rapids station to Quad Cities. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Virginia via Chicago Bus Station, St. Paul and Duluth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 45m.
The distance between Grand Rapids and Quad Cities is 511 miles. The road distance is 710.9 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Quad Cities without a car is to train and bus which takes 18h 22m and costs $220 - $460.
It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Grand Rapids to Quad Cities, including transfers.
Grand Rapids to Quad Cities bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Quad Cities is to fly which takes 6h 52m and costs $120 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $300 and takes 18h 45m.
Grand Rapids to Quad Cities bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Rapids to Quad Cities is 711 miles. It takes approximately 11h 59m to drive from Grand Rapids to Quad Cities.
What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Quad Cities, MN, USA?
Delta flies from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Range Regional Airport (HIB) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Quad Cities via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, St. Paul, Duluth, and Virginia in around 18h 45m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Range Regional Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to International Falls via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to International Falls via Detroit, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Duluth International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Duluth International Airport via Detroit, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from St. Paul to Duluth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Duluth to Virginia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $26–40
Bus from St. Paul to Duluth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Duluth to Virginia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $26–40
Bus from Duluth to Virginia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $26–40
Bus from Duluth to Virginia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $26–40
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