There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Grand Rapids by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Fly
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane MSP - GRR
3h 25m$115–650Drive 582.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Grand Rapidscar 582.4 mi
9h 41m$107–154Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
14h 1m$177–392Bus
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
14h 35m$122–212Bus via Madison
- Take the bus from Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
16h 55m$143–232
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Grand Rapids by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 9h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 3h 25m and costs $110 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) station to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Saint Paul Union Depot and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 1m.
The distance between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) and Grand Rapids is 422 miles. The road distance is 585.8 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Grand Rapids without a car is to train which takes 14h 1m and costs $170 - $400.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Saint Paul Union Depot station.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 3h 25m and costs $110 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $400 and takes 14h 1m, you could also bus, which costs $120 - $220 and takes 14h 35m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis Airport (MSP), USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Union Depot & Wacouta Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 14h 1m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Sunday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- [email protected]
- Website
- Badger Bus
Bus from Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- Badger Bus
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $26–60
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Grand Rapids is 1h ahead of Minneapolis Airport (MSP). It is currently 6:42 AM in Minneapolis Airport (MSP) and 7:42 AM in Grand Rapids.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Grand Rapids is 586 miles. It takes approximately 9h 41m to drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Grand Rapids.
There are 155+ hotels available in Grand Rapids.