There are 7 ways to get from Winnipeg to Grand Rapids by plane, bus, car, train, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
best- Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane YWG - GRR
8h 27m$86–426Bus
- Take the bus from Winnipeg to Thunder Baybus
- Take the bus from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Mariebus
- Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from St. Ignace to Grand Rapidsbus
29h 43m$114–297Drive 1,036.5 mi
- Drive from Winnipeg to Grand Rapidscar 1,036.5 mi
17h 5m$238–343Fly to Capital Region International Airport, bus
- Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane YWG - LAN
- Take the bus from Lansing to Grand Rapidsbus
12h 45m$101–472Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane YWG - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
11h 2m$222–990Fly to Muskegon, taxi
- Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Muskegon (MKG)plane YWG - MKG
- Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi
7h 37m$162–532Fly to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, bus
- Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane YWG - AZO
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Grand Rapidsbus
14h 20m$94–458
Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Winnipeg to Grand Rapids is to bus which costs $110 - $300 and takes 29h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Winnipeg to Grand Rapids is to fly and taxi which takes 7h 37m and costs $160 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Winnipeg to Grand Rapids. However, there are services departing from Winnipeg and arriving at Grand Rapids via Thunder Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, MI and St. Ignace. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 43m.
The distance between Winnipeg and Grand Rapids is 760 miles. The road distance is 1042.5 miles.
It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Winnipeg to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Winnipeg to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Ontario Northland, depart from Winnipeg station.
The best way to get from Winnipeg to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 8h 27m and costs $85 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $300 and takes 29h 43m.
Winnipeg to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Ontario Northland, arrive at Thunder Bay station.
Grand Rapids is 1h ahead of Winnipeg. It is currently 12:28 PM in Winnipeg and 1:28 PM in Grand Rapids.
Yes, the driving distance between Winnipeg to Grand Rapids is 1043 miles. It takes approximately 17h 5m to drive from Winnipeg to Grand Rapids.
What companies run services between Winnipeg, MB, Canada and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Winnipeg to Grand Rapids via Thunder Bay, Sault Ste Marie, Sault Ste. Marie, MI, and St. Ignace in around 29h 43m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Toronto, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 13m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–1,100
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Toronto, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,100
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Minneapolis, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Toronto, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,100
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Minneapolis, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1.800.461.8558
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ontario Northland
Bus from Winnipeg to Thunder Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 49m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–95
- Website
- Ontario Northland
- Children
- $30–50
- Senior
- $55–80
- Adult
- $65–95
Bus from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Marie
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–100
- Website
- Ontario Northland
- Children
- $30–50
- Senior
- $55–85
- Adult
- $65–100
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
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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