There are 9 ways to get from Winona to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Winona to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
10h 48m$265–410Bus to Rochester, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Winona St. University to Rochesterbus
- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane RST - GRR
9h$82–415Bus
- Take the bus from Winona St. University to Madisonbus
- 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
13hDrive 480.4 mi
- Drive from Winona to Grand Rapidscar 480.4 mi
7h 58m$88–127Taxi to La Crosse, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Take the taxi from Winona to La-Crosse-Airport-LSEtaxi
- Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane LSE - GRR
7h 29m$120–412Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Winona to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
10h 48mTrain to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Take the train from Winona to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane MSP - GRR
7h 17m$128–524Taxi to La Crosse, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Winona to La-Crosse-Airport-LSEtaxi
- Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LSE - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
8h 1m$196–466Taxi to La Crosse, fly to Muskegon, taxi
- Take the taxi from Winona to La-Crosse-Airport-LSEtaxi
- Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Muskegon (MKG)plane LSE - MKG
- Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi
7h 23m$196–508
Winona to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Winona to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 7h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Winona to Grand Rapids is to train and fly which takes 7h 17m and costs $120 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Winona to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Winona St. University and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.
No, there is no direct train from Winona to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Winona and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 48m.
The distance between Winona and Grand Rapids is 485 miles. The road distance is 483.2 miles.
The best way to get from Winona to Grand Rapids without a car is to train which takes 10h 48m and costs $260 - $410.
It takes approximately 10h 48m to get from Winona to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Winona to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Winona St. University station.
Winona to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Winona station.
The best way to get from Winona to Grand Rapids is to train which takes 10h 48m and costs $260 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h.
What companies run services between Winona, MN, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Winona to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station in around 10h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Winona St. University to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Madison, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, and Chicago Union Station in around 13h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from La Crosse to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from La Crosse to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Rochester to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Flights from Rochester to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Rochester to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–440
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from La Crosse to Muskegon via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 54m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from La Crosse to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Orlando Sanford
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 43m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Winona to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $170–260
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Winona to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $170–260
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Winona to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Winona St. University to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
Bus from Winona St. University to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $22–35
- 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
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
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Estimated price
- $65–100
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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Booking & Getting There
Winona to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Madison station.
Grand Rapids is 1h ahead of Winona. It is currently 6:57 PM in Winona and 7:57 PM in Grand Rapids.
Winona to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Winona to Grand Rapids is 483 miles. It takes approximately 7h 58m to drive from Winona to Grand Rapids.
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