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

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There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis to Grand Rapids by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly, line 5 bus

    best
    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 Kentwood Station - Woodland to Cesar Chavez/Goodrichbus bus
    4h 46m
    $116–706

  2. Drive  583.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Grand Rapidscar car 583.9 mi
    9h 40m
    $107–154

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    13h 43m
    $114–194

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    13h 58m
    $147–352

  5. 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 Bus Station to South Havenbus bus
    4. Take the bus from South Haven to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    16h 53m
    $115–214

Minneapolis to Grand Rapids by bus and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration13h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 427.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

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 Bus Station and Chicago Union Station in around 13h 43m. 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 58m.

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