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How to get fromIshpeming to Grand Rapidsby plane, bus, car, taxi, train, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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

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  1. Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sawyer International Airport (MQT) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane MQT - GRR
    8h 26m
    $127–434

  2. Drive  397.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ishpeming to Grand Rapidscar car 397.4 mi
    7h 22m
    $73–105

  3. Bus via Saint Ignace

    1. Take the bus from Ishpeming to Gladstonebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gladstone to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St. Ignace to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    15h 30m
    $89–170

  4. Fly to Muskegon, taxi

    1. Fly from Sawyer International Airport (MQT) to Muskegon (MKG)plane plane MQT - MKG
    2. Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi taxi
    12h 48m
    $203–520

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ishpeming to Escanababus bus
    2. Take the bus from Escanaba to Milwaukeebus bus
    3. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    15h 43m
    $116–276

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ishpeming to Green Bay, WI - Transitbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Green Bay Transit Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    17h 38m
    $103–173

Ishpeming to Grand Rapids by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration15h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 292 mi
  • Duration: 8h 26m

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

American Airlines and Delta fly from Sawyer International Airport (MQT) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ishpeming to Grand Rapids via Gladstone and St. Ignace in around 15h 30m.

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