There are 8 ways to get from Perham to Grand Rapids by taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, bus, train, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi to Hector International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
best- Take the taxi from Perham to Fargo-Airport-FARtaxi
- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane FAR - GRR
7h 37m$343–1,357Drive 757.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Perham to Grand Rapidscar 757.8 mi
13h 12m$139–200Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Detroit Lakes 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 47m$272–544Bus via Saint Paul
- Take the bus from Perham to Brainerdbus
- Take the bus from Brainerd to St. Paulbus
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
20h 10m$194–317Bus to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Take the bus from Perham to Brainerdbus
- Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane BRD - GRR
8h 34m$152–667Taxi to Hector International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Perham to Fargo-Airport-FARtaxi
- 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
9h 33m$276–778Taxi to Hector International Airport, fly to Muskegon, taxi
- Take the taxi from Perham to Fargo-Airport-FARtaxi
- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Muskegon (MKG)plane FAR - MKG
- Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi
7h 24m$309–853Bus
- Take the bus from Perham to Brainerdbus
- Take the bus from Brainerd to St. Cloudbus
- Take the bus from Saint Cloud to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
21h 28m$187–302
Hector International Airport (FAR) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Perham to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 13h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Perham to Grand Rapids is to taxi and fly which takes 7h 24m and costs $300 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Perham to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Perham and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Brainerd, Saint Paul Union Depot and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Perham station to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 47m.
The distance between Perham and Grand Rapids is 706 miles. The road distance is 762.2 miles.
The best way to get from Perham to Grand Rapids without a car is to train which takes 18h 47m and costs $270 - $550.
It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Perham to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Perham to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Perham station.
Perham to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Perham to Grand Rapids is to train which takes 18h 47m and costs $270 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus via Saint Paul, which costs $190 - $320 and takes 20h 10m.
What companies run services between Perham, MN, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Perham to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Detroit Lakes, Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 18h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Perham to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Brainerd, St. Paul, Saint Paul Union Depot, Chicago, Cumberland, LaSalle, and Chicago Union Station in around 20h 10m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,200
Flights from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Minneapolis, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Hector International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,200
Flights from Hector International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $430–1,900
Flights from Hector International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,200
Flights from Hector International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Muskegon via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Hector International Airport to Muskegon via Minneapolis, Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Hector International Airport to Muskegon via Denver, Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $200–400
- 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
- $55–120
- 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
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Perham to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $27–40
Bus from Brainerd to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Perham to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $27–40
Bus from Perham to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $27–40
Bus from Brainerd to St. Cloud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $25–40
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Saint Cloud to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Estimated price
- $80–160
Blue City Taxi
- Phone
- +1 231-780-5466
- Website
- bluecitytransportation.com
Port City Cab
- Phone
- +1 231-739-7161
- Website
- portcitycab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Perham to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Brainerd station.
Grand Rapids is 1h ahead of Perham. It is currently 7:38 AM in Perham and 8:38 AM in Grand Rapids.
Perham to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Perham to Grand Rapids is 762 miles. It takes approximately 13h 12m to drive from Perham to Grand Rapids.
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