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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Willistonby plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Williston by plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane plane GRR - XWA
    7h 29m
    $154–609

  2. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Minot International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane plane GRR - MOT
    2. Drive from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Willistoncar car
    9h 58m
    $126–589

  3. 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 Williston Amtraktrain train Empire Builder
    26h 2m
    $398–815

  4. Drive 1,203.1 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Willistoncar car 1,203.1 mi
    20h 2m
    $220–318

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Ring Rock Ranch Airport

    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 Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane plane MDW - XWA
    10h 45m
    $213–728

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Williston Amtraktrain train
    26h 36m
    $325–629

Grand Rapids to Williston by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration26h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$398Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 978.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 29m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Williston, ND, USA?

Delta and United Airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Williston Amtrak via Chicago Union Station in around 26h 2m.

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