Rome2Rio

How to get fromBig Rapids to Auroraby taxi, plane, train, bus, or car

Find Transport to Aurora

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Big Rapids to Aurora by taxi, plane, train, bus, 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.

  1. Taxi to Muskegon, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Big Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MKG - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train
    4h 58m
    $257–348

  2. Drive 261.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Big Rapids to Auroracar car 261.3 mi
    4h 35m
    $48–69

  3. Bus, train via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the bus from Big Rapids, MI to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    2. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train
    8h 17m
    $77–160

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Big Rapids, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train
    8h 33m
    $51–99

  5. Drive to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Big Rapids to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)car car
    2. Fly from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MBL - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train
    5h 37m
    $112–194

  6. Bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Big Rapids, MI to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    2. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GRR - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train
    8h 19m
    $63–339

  7. Bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Big Rapids, MI to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    2. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane GRR - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train
    8h 2m
    $73–389

  8. Bus, train via Naperville Amtrak Station

    1. Take the bus from Big Rapids, MI to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 35m
    $88–145

Muskegon (MKG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Big Rapids to Aurora.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 245.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Big Rapids, MI, USA and Aurora, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Big Rapids to Aurora. However, you can take the taxi to Muskegon (MKG) airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, take the subway to LaSalle, walk to Chicago Union Station, then take the train to Aurora. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Big Rapids to Aurora via Big Rapids, MI, Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 17m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound