Grand Marais, Minnesota

Private charter · AMW → GRM

Ames to Grand Marais

434 miles, about 2 hr 30 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

Ames to Grand Marais, door to door faster.

Trade about 9½ hours on the road for about 2 hr 30 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Ames Municipal Airport in Ames to Grand Marais Cook County Airport in Grand Marais, 434 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
434 mi
Flight
2 hr 30 min
Driving
9½ hours
Passengers
Up to 5
AMWAmesGRMGrand Marais
AMW → GRM434 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers2 hr 30 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers1 hr 20 min

Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.

Departing Ames

Airports in Ames

  • AMW

    Regional airport

    Ames Municipal Airport

    Ames · KAMW

    From downtown
    2 mi
    Longest runway
    5,701 ft

  • BNW

    Regional airport

    Boone Municipal Airport

    Boone · KBNW

    From downtown
    12 mi
    Longest runway
    4,808 ft

  • KIKV

    Regional airport

    Ankeny Regional Airport

    Ankeny

    From downtown
    23 mi
    Longest runway
    5,500 ft

Arriving Grand Marais

Airports in Grand Marais

  • GRM

    Regional airport

    Grand Marais Cook County Airport

    Grand Marais · KCKC

    From downtown
    6 mi
    Longest runway
    5,002 ft

When you land

Things to do in Grand Marais

Grand Marais is a small harbor town on the North Shore of Lake Superior, known for its artists, craftspeople and access to some of Minnesota’s wildest country. The Grand Marais Art Colony, founded in the 1940s, and North House Folk School, which teaches traditional northern crafts like boatbuilding and woodworking, give the town an unusual creative energy. Tourism is the main business, along with outfitters, lodging, real estate and a growing number of second homes and remote workers.

  1. 01

    Artist’s Point and the Harbor

    A rocky point and breakwall protect Grand Marais harbor, offering views of Lake Superior and the town, especially at sunrise and sunset.

  2. 02

    North House Folk School

    On the harbor, this school offers classes in traditional crafts like timber framing, boatbuilding and woodworking, along with sailing aboard a traditional schooner.

  3. 03

    Gunflint Trail

    This scenic byway runs north and west from Grand Marais through forests and past lakes toward the Canadian border, with lodges and outfitters along the way.

  4. 04

    Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

    Accessible from the Gunflint Trail, this vast wilderness of interconnected lakes and rivers is one of the most visited wilderness areas in the country, with permits required.

  5. 05

    Judge C.R. Magney State Park

    Northeast of Grand Marais, a trail leads to the Devil’s Kettle, a waterfall where half of the Brule River seems to disappear into a hole in the rock.

  6. 06

    Lutsen Mountains

    Southwest of Grand Marais, the largest ski area in the Midwest offers skiing, a scenic gondola and mountain biking in summer, with views across Lake Superior.

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Questions

Ames to Grand Marais flights

How long is a private flight from Ames to Grand Marais?

About 2 hr 30 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 434 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 9½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Ames to Grand Marais use?

You can depart from Ames Municipal Airport (AMW), Boone Municipal Airport (BNW), or Ankeny Regional Airport (KIKV) and arrive at Grand Marais Cook County Airport (GRM). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Ames to Grand Marais cost?

The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.

Can I book a round trip between Ames and Grand Marais?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Grand Marais back to Ames are priced the same way.

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Grand Marais to Ames

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