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How to get fromMinneapolis to Big Rapidsby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis to Big Rapids by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane MSP - GRR
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Big Rapidsbus bus
    7h 2m
    $86–469

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Big Rapidsbus bus
    16h 6m
    $125–206

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Big Rapidsbus bus
    16h 22m
    $172–456

  4. Drive  638.8 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Big Rapidscar car 638.8 mi
    10h 32m
    $117–169

  5. Fly to Traverse City, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane MSP - TVC
    2. Take the bus from Traverse City to Big Rapidsbus bus
    8h 47m
    $91–467

  6. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Big Rapidsbus bus
    18h 23m
    $146–256

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

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration2h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 485.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Big Rapids, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Big Rapids via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Grand Rapids, and Big Rapids in around 16h 6m.

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