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

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

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  1. Fly from Des Moines

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane DSM - GRR
    5h 52m
    $202–1,225

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grand Rapidsbus bus FlixBus 2552
    11h 55m
    $77–145

  3. Drive 491.1 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Grand Rapidscar car 491.1 mi
    8h 12m
    $90–130

  4. Fly from Quad City International Airport

    1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane MLI - GRR
    7h 32m
    $96–656

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    12h 23m
    $84–165

Des Moines (DSM) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) flights

Calendar100Weekly Planes
Duration5h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$187Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Grand Rapids via Des Moines and Chicago Bus Station in around 11h 55m.

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