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

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

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Willmar to Minneapolis-St. Paulbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane MSP - GRR
    7h 57m
    $156–761

  2. Drive  676.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Willmar to Grand Rapidscar car 676.8 mi
    11h 37m
    $124–179

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Willmar to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    17h 10m
    $187–398

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Willmar to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    17h 38m
    $145–240

  5. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Willmar to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    3. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Havenbus bus
    5. Take the bus from South Haven to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    21h 4m
    $152–252

Willmar to Grand Rapids by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$187Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 560.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 57m

What companies run services between Willmar, MN, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Willmar to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Minneapolis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 17h 38m.

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