There are 5 ways to get from Minot to Grand Rapids by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Minot International Airport
best- Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane MOT - GRR
7h 20m$146–756Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Minot Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
22h 56m$296–661Bus
- Take the bus from Minot to Bismarckbus
- Take the bus from Bismarck to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
25h 38m$251–394Drive 1,079.4 mi
- Drive from Minot to Grand Rapidscar 1,079.4 mi
17h 55m$197–285Drive to Ring Rock Ranch Airport, fly
- Drive from Minot to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)car
- Fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane XWA - GRR
8h 30m$177–837
Minot to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minot to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $190 - $290 and takes 17h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Minot to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 7h 20m and costs $140 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Minot to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Minot and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Bismarck, Minneapolis Bus Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Minot station to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Minot Station and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 56m.
The distance between Minot and Grand Rapids is 867 miles. The road distance is 1085.7 miles.
The best way to get from Minot to Grand Rapids without a car is to train which takes 22h 56m and costs $290 - $700.
It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Minot to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Minot to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minot station.
Minot to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Minot Station.
The best way to get from Minot to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 7h 20m and costs $140 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $290 - $700 and takes 22h 56m, you could also bus, which costs $250 - $400 and takes 25h 38m.
What companies run services between Minot, ND, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
Delta and United Airlines fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Minot Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station in around 22h 56m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minot International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Minot International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Minneapolis, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Minneapolis, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Minot Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $250–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minot to Bismarck
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–50
Bus from Bismarck to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–140
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More Questions & Answers
Minot to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Bismarck station.
Grand Rapids is 1h ahead of Minot. It is currently 8:16 PM in Minot and 9:16 PM in Grand Rapids.
Minot to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minot to Grand Rapids is 1086 miles. It takes approximately 17h 55m to drive from Minot to Grand Rapids.
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