There are 5 ways to get from Ironwood to Grand Rapids by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD) to Muskegon (MKG)plane IWD - MKG
- Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi
4h 46m$313–727Drive 528.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ironwood to Grand Rapidscar 528.9 mi
9h 46m$97–140Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ironwood 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
17h 38m$206–350Bus, train via Saint Paul
- Take the bus from Ironwood to Duluthbus
- Take the bus from Duluth to St. Paulbus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
19h 11m$374–598Bus
- Take the bus from Ironwood to Escanababus
- Take the bus from Escanaba to St. Ignacebus
- Take the bus from St. Ignace to Grand Rapidsbus
17h 45m$106–195
Ironwood to Grand Rapids by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ironwood to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 9h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Ironwood to Grand Rapids is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 46m and costs $310 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Ironwood to Grand Rapids. However, there are services departing from Ironwood and arriving at Grand Rapids via Escanaba and St. Ignace. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 45m.
The distance between Ironwood and Grand Rapids is 345 miles. The road distance is 532 miles.
The best way to get from Ironwood to Grand Rapids without a car is to bus and train which takes 17h 38m and costs $200 - $350.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Ironwood to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Ironwood to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Ironwood station.
Ironwood to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Escanaba station.
Grand Rapids is 1h ahead of Ironwood. It is currently 01:19 in Ironwood and 02:19 in Grand Rapids.
Yes, the driving distance between Ironwood to Grand Rapids is 532 miles. It takes approximately 9h 46m to drive from Ironwood to Grand Rapids.
What companies run services between Ironwood, MI, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Ironwood to Grand Rapids via Escanaba and St. Ignace in around 17h 45m.
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Gogebic–Iron County Airport to Muskegon via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $220–350
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Ironwood to Escanaba
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Escanaba to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Ironwood to Duluth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Ironwood to Escanaba
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Escanaba to St. Ignace
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from St. Ignace to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Duluth to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–60
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
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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