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How to get fromGreat Falls to Grand Rapidsby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Great Falls to Grand Rapids by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Great Falls International Airport (GTF) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane GTF - GRR
    7h 32m
    $211–614

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Shelby Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Shelby Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    36h 11m
    $895–1,450

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Butte, MTbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Butte to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Minneapolisbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    38h 13m

  4. Drive  1,550.6 mi

    1. Drive from Great Falls to Grand Rapidscar car 1,550.6 mi
    24h 44m
    $274–396

Great Falls International Airport (GTF) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration7h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$162Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,305.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 32m

What companies run services between Great Falls, MT, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

United Airlines, Allegiant Air, and two other airlines fly from Great Falls International Airport (GTF) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Butte, Billings, Minneapolis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 38h 13m.

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