There are 5 ways to get from White Bear Lake to Grand Rapids by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)
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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
5h 29m$132–675Drive 577.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from White Bear Lake to Grand Rapidscar 577.3 mi
9h 39m$106–153Train (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
12h 53m$220–431Bus
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
13h 25m$155–251Bus via Madison
- Take the bus from Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
17h 58m$159–252
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from White Bear Lake to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 9h 39m.
The fastest way to get from White Bear Lake to Grand Rapids is to fly and line 5 bus which takes 5h 29m and costs $130 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from White Bear Lake to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Saint Paul Union Depot and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from White Bear Lake 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 12h 53m.
The distance between White Bear Lake and Grand Rapids is 443 miles. The road distance is 580.6 miles.
The best way to get from White Bear Lake to Grand Rapids without a car is to train which takes 12h 53m and costs $220 - $440.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from White Bear Lake to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
White Bear Lake to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Saint Paul Union Depot station.
White Bear Lake to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from White Bear Lake to Grand Rapids is to train which takes 12h 53m and costs $220 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $260 and takes 13h 25m.
What companies run services between White Bear Lake, MN, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from White Bear Lake to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via St. Paul-Minneapolis and Chicago Union Station in around 12h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from White Bear Lake to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Saint Paul Union Depot, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 13h 25m.
- 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 22m
- When
- Sunday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- 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
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- [email protected]
- Website
- Badger Bus
Bus from Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- Badger Bus
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $26–60
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More Questions & Answers
White Bear Lake to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Grand Rapids is 1h ahead of White Bear Lake. It is currently 10:15 PM in White Bear Lake and 11:15 PM in Grand Rapids.
White Bear Lake to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between White Bear Lake to Grand Rapids is 581 miles. It takes approximately 9h 39m to drive from White Bear Lake to Grand Rapids.
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