There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis to Grand Rapids by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Fly, line 5 bus
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane MSP - GRR
- Take the bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cesar Chavez/Goodrichbus
4h 44m$116–656Drive 583.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis to Grand Rapidscar 583.9 mi
9h 40m$107–154Bus via Park Ridge
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicagobus Greyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
13h 30m$165–235Train (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
13h 59m$187–392Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2548 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grand Rapidsbus FlixBus 2552
14h 5m$122–207
Minneapolis to Grand Rapids by bus, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 9h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Grand Rapids is to fly and line 5 bus which takes 4h 44m and costs $110 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis station to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis 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 13h 59m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Grand Rapids is 430 miles. The road distance is 587.3 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Grand Rapids without a car is to bus via Park Ridge which takes 13h 30m and costs $160 - $240.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Minneapolis to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
Minneapolis to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Grand Rapids is to bus via Park Ridge which takes 13h 30m and costs $160 - $240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $400 and takes 13h 59m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago, Cumberland, LaSalle, and Chicago Union Station in around 13h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6th St S & 5th Ave S to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 13h 59m.
- 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 21m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 616-456-7514
- Website
- ridetherapid.org
Bus from Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cesar Chavez/Goodrich
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- http://www.ridetherapid.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.ridetherapid.org/
- Adult
- $2
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $95–140
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $100–150
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–70
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago station.
Grand Rapids is 1h ahead of Minneapolis. It is currently 5:31 PM in Minneapolis and 6:31 PM in Grand Rapids.
Minneapolis to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Grand Rapids is 587 miles. It takes approximately 9h 40m to drive from Minneapolis to Grand Rapids.
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