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There are 3 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Thunder Bay by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane plane GRR - YQT
    11h 2m
    $115–605

  2. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to St. Ignacebus bus
    2. Drive from St. Ignace to Sault Ste Mariecar car
    3. Take the bus from Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Baybus bus
    18h 52m
    $122–269

  3. Drive  1,147.4 km

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Thunder Baycar car 1,147.4 km
    13h 52m
    $209–301

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration9h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 697.7 km
  • Duration: 11h 2m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Thunder Bay, ON, Canada?

United Airlines, Air Canada, and four other airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) every 4 hours.

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