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

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

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

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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
    4h 48m
    $91–507

  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 / ...
    12h 39m
    $188–386

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2552
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus Greyhound US0150
    12h 40m

  4. Drive 574.9 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Saint Paulcar car 574.9 mi
    9h 29m
    $105–152

  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 20m
    $282–524

  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 10m
    $140–607

  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 38m
    $152–248

Grand Rapids to Saint Paul by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration12h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$188Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 427.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

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

You can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis via Chicago Union Station in around 12h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids to Saint Paul Union Depot via Chicago Bus Station in around 12h 40m.

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