There are 8 ways to get from Perham to Grand Rapids by taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, bus, train, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi to Hector International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
best- Take the taxi from Perham to Fargo-Airport-FARtaxi
- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane FAR - GRR
7h 5m$323–1,257Drive 757.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Perham to Grand Rapidscar 757.8 mi
13h 12m$139–200Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
17h 46m$272–559Bus
- Take the bus from Perham to Brainerdbus
- Take the bus from Brainerd 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
20h 28m$182–313Bus to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Take the bus from Perham to Brainerdbus
- Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane BRD - GRR
8h 24m$152–667Taxi to Hector International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Perham to Fargo-Airport-FARtaxi
- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FAR - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
9h 33m$271–828Taxi to Hector International Airport, fly to Muskegon, taxi
- Take the taxi from Perham to Fargo-Airport-FARtaxi
- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Muskegon (MKG)plane FAR - MKG
- Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi
6h 39m$319–903Bus via Milwaukee Airport (MKE)
- Take the bus from Perham to Brainerdbus
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
22h 43m$184–293
Perham to Grand Rapids by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Perham to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 13h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Perham to Grand Rapids is to taxi and fly which takes 6h 39m and costs $310 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Perham to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Perham and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Brainerd, Minneapolis Bus Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Perham station to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 46m.
The distance between Perham and Grand Rapids is 706 miles. The road distance is 762.2 miles.
The best way to get from Perham to Grand Rapids without a car is to train which takes 17h 46m and costs $270 - $600.
It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Perham to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Perham to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Perham station.
Perham to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Perham to Grand Rapids is to train which takes 17h 46m and costs $270 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $320 and takes 20h 28m.
What companies run services between Perham, MN, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Perham to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 17h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Perham to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Brainerd, Minneapolis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 20h 28m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,100
Flights from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Minneapolis, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Hector International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Hector International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $390–1,700
Flights from Hector International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Hector International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Muskegon via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Hector International Airport to Muskegon via Minneapolis, Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Hector International Airport to Muskegon via Denver, Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–390
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Perham to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $27–40
Bus from Brainerd to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Perham to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $27–40
Bus from Perham to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $27–40
Bus from Brainerd to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–55
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Estimated price
- $80–160
Blue City Taxi
- Phone
- +1 231-780-5466
- Website
- bluecitytransportation.com
Port City Cab
- Phone
- +1 231-739-7161
- Website
- portcitycab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Perham to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Brainerd station.
Grand Rapids is 1h ahead of Perham. It is currently 5:38 AM in Perham and 6:38 AM in Grand Rapids.
Perham to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Perham to Grand Rapids is 762 miles. It takes approximately 13h 12m to drive from Perham to Grand Rapids.
There are 148+ hotels available in Grand Rapids.










