There are 7 ways to get from Fargo to Grand Rapids by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train
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 Hector International Airport (FAR) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane FAR - GRR
6h 4m$146–818Fly to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane FAR - AZO
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo, MI to Grand Rapids, MIbus
7h 33m$88–411Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
18h 20m$142–260Bus
- Take the bus from Fargo to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grand Rapidsbus
18h 30m$94–239Drive 816.1 mi
- Drive from Fargo to Grand Rapidscar 816.1 mi
13h 26m$149–216Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FAR - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
8h 13m$94–354Fly to Capital Region International Airport, bus
- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane FAR - LAN
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Grand Rapids, MIbus
10h 35m$128–648
Fargo to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fargo to Grand Rapids is to bus which costs $90 - $240 and takes 18h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Fargo to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 6h 4m and costs $140 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Fargo to Grand Rapids. However, there are services departing from Fargo and arriving at Grand Rapids via Minneapolis Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Fargo station to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Fargo Amtrak Station and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 20m.
The distance between Fargo and Grand Rapids is 640 miles. The road distance is 820.9 miles.
The best way to get from Fargo to Grand Rapids without a car is to train which takes 18h 20m and costs $140 - $260.
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Fargo to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Fargo to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Fargo station.
Fargo to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fargo Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Fargo to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 6h 4m and costs $140 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $260 and takes 18h 20m, you could also bus, which costs $90 - $240 and takes 18h 30m.
What companies run services between Fargo, ND, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station in around 18h 20m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Hector International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,300
Flights from Hector International Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Hector International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–270
Flights from Hector International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Hector International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–270
Flights from Hector International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Minneapolis, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 32m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Hector International Airport to Capital Region International Airport via Atlanta, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 22m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Hector International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Fargo to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–100
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Kalamazoo, MI to Grand Rapids, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–25
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from East Lansing, MI to Grand Rapids, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–30
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
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More Questions & Answers
Fargo to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Grand Rapids is 1h ahead of Fargo. It is currently 7:43 AM in Fargo and 8:43 AM in Grand Rapids.
Fargo to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fargo to Grand Rapids is 821 miles. It takes approximately 13h 26m to drive from Fargo to Grand Rapids.
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