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How to get fromWilliston to Grand Rapidsby car, plane, train (Amtrak), train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Williston to Grand Rapids by car, plane, train (Amtrak), train, or bus

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  1. Drive to Minot International Airport, fly

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    1. Drive from Williston to Minot International Airport (MOT)car car
    2. Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane MOT - GRR
    8h 14m
    $106–456

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Williston Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    26h 28m
    $677–1,042

  3. Drive  1,203.8 mi

    1. Drive from Williston to Grand Rapidscar car 1,203.8 mi
    20h 2m
    $213–308

  4. Fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport

    1. Fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane XWA - GRR
    8h 32m
    $189–477

  5. Drive to Dickinson Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Williston to Dickinson Municipal Airport (DIK)car car
    2. Fly from Dickinson Municipal Airport (DIK) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane DIK - GRR
    12h 5m
    $158–449

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Williston Amtrak to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    27h 25m

Williston to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration26h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$677Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 985.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 14m

What companies run services between Williston, ND, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

You can take a train from Williston Amtrak to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station in around 26h 28m. Alternatively, United Airlines and Frontier Airlines fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) 3 times a day.

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