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How to get fromBrainerd to Grand Rapidsby plane, taxi, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Brainerd to Grand Rapids by plane, taxi, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane BRD - GRR
    5h 43m
    $142–775

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    17h 15m
    $84–203

  3. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the taxi from Brainerd to Staples Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Staples Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    17h 2m
    $224–316

  4. Drive 708.4 mi

    1. Drive from Brainerd to Grand Rapidscar car 708.4 mi
    11h 56m
    $130–187

  5. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane MSP - GRR
    7h 46m
    $204–964

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to St. Paulbus 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 3m
    $103–276

  7. Bus, train via Park Ridge

    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    17h 33m
    $100–236

Brainerd to Grand Rapids by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration17h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Delta flies from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brainerd to Grand Rapids via Minneapolis Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 17h 15m.

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