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

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

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  1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane GRR - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Willmarbus bus
    9h
    $131–566

  2. Drive 676.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Willmarcar car 676.6 mi
    11h 39m
    $124–179

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Willmarbus bus
    17h 32m
    $230–448

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Cloudbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St. Cloud to Willmarbus bus
    18h 57m
    $174–272

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, bus

    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
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Willmarbus bus
    12h 32m
    $322–582

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, bus

    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
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Willmarbus bus
    12h 22m
    $180–665

  7. Bus via Minneapolis

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Willmarbus bus
    21h 16m
    $188–307

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration2h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 568.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h

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

You can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Willmar via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and St. Cloud in around 18h 57m.

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