There are 5 ways to get from Ishpeming to Grand Rapids by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
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Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
best- Fly from Sawyer International Airport (MQT) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane MQT - GRR
6h 23m$172–784Drive 397.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ishpeming to Grand Rapidscar 397.4 mi
7h 22m$73–105Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ishpeming, MI to Escanaba, MIbus
- Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to Milwaukee, WIbus
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
15h 43m$107–208Fly to Muskegon, taxi
- Fly from Sawyer International Airport (MQT) to Muskegon (MKG)plane MQT - MKG
- Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi
7h 38m$193–505Bus
- Take the bus from Ishpeming, MI to Escanaba, MIbus
- Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to St. Ignace, MIbus
- Take the bus from St. Ignace, MI to Grand Rapids, MIbus
15h 50m$90–173
Ishpeming to Grand Rapids by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ishpeming to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Ishpeming to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 6h 23m and costs $170 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Ishpeming to Grand Rapids. However, there are services departing from Ishpeming, MI and arriving at Grand Rapids, MI via Escanaba, MI and St. Ignace, MI. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 50m.
The distance between Ishpeming and Grand Rapids is 295 miles. The road distance is 399.8 miles.
The best way to get from Ishpeming to Grand Rapids without a car is to bus and train which takes 15h 43m and costs $100 - $210.
It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Ishpeming to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Ishpeming to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Ishpeming, MI station.
The best way to get from Ishpeming to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 6h 23m and costs $170 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $180 and takes 15h 50m.
Ishpeming to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Escanaba, MI station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ishpeming to Grand Rapids is 400 miles. It takes approximately 7h 22m to drive from Ishpeming to Grand Rapids.
What companies run services between Ishpeming, MI, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Sawyer International Airport (MQT) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ishpeming, MI to Grand Rapids, MI via Escanaba, MI and St. Ignace, MI in around 15h 50m.
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Sawyer International Airport to Muskegon via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Sawyer International Airport to Muskegon via Detroit, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Sawyer International Airport to Muskegon via Minneapolis, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 34m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–380
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Sawyer International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Sawyer International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sawyer International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Sawyer International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- 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
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Ishpeming, MI to Escanaba, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Escanaba, MI to Milwaukee, WI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Escanaba, MI to St. Ignace, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from St. Ignace, MI to Grand Rapids, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $75–95
Port City Cab
- Phone
- +1 231-739-7161
- Website
- portcitycab.com
Blue City Taxi
- Phone
- +1 231-780-5466
- Website
- bluecitytransportation.com
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