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

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

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

    best
    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-St. Paul to Willmarbus bus
    8h 21m
    $139–664

  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 3m
    $199–412

  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 Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Willmarbus bus
    17h 17m
    $153–256

  5. 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-St. Paul to Willmarbus bus
    11h 45m
    $167–662

  6. 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-St. Paul to Willmarbus bus
    12h 2m
    $319–819

  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, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Willmarbus bus
    18h 30m
    $180–269

Grand Rapids to Willmar by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$199Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 560.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 21m

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 Minneapolis in around 17h 17m.

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