There are 5 ways to get from Ishpeming to Grand Rapids by plane, bus, car, taxi, or train
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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 18m$192–834Drive 397.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ishpeming to Grand Rapidscar 397.4 mi
7h 22m$73–105Bus
- Take the bus from Ishpeming to Gladstonebus
- Take the bus from Gladstone to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from St. Ignace to Grand Rapidsbus
15h 30m$88–171Fly to Muskegon, taxi
- Fly from Sawyer International Airport (MQT) to Muskegon (MKG)plane MQT - MKG
- Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi
5h 27m$183–455Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ishpeming to Escanababus
- Take the bus from Escanaba to Milwaukeebus
- 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$108–242
Ishpeming to Grand Rapids by bus
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 and taxi which takes 5h 27m and costs $180 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Ishpeming to Grand Rapids. However, there are services departing from Ishpeming and arriving at Grand Rapids via Gladstone and St. Ignace. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 30m.
The distance between Ishpeming and Grand Rapids is 294 miles. The road distance is 399.8 miles.
The best way to get from Ishpeming to Grand Rapids without a car is to bus which takes 15h 30m and costs $85 - $180.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Ishpeming to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Ishpeming to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Ishpeming station.
The best way to get from Ishpeming to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 6h 18m and costs $190 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $180 and takes 15h 30m.
Ishpeming to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Gladstone 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?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta 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 to Grand Rapids via Gladstone and St. Ignace in around 15h 30m.
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Sawyer International Airport to Muskegon via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Sawyer International Airport to Muskegon via Detroit, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–330
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Sawyer International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Sawyer International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Sawyer International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–850
- 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
- $120–750
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
- $19–45
- 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
- $40–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Ishpeming to Gladstone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–35
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Gladstone to St. Ignace Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from St. Ignace to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Ishpeming to Escanaba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Escanaba to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- 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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