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How to get fromBig Rapids to Elkhartby bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 4 ways to get from Big Rapids to Elkhart by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Big Rapids 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 Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 25m
    $115–227

  2. Drive 155.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Big Rapids to Elkhartcar car 155.4 mi
    2h 49m
    $29–41

  3. Bus via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the bus from Big Rapids to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus bus
    9h 25m
    $130–192

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Big Rapids, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gary to South Bend, INbus bus
    9h 47m
    $69–119

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 334.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 25m

What companies run services between Big Rapids, MI, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Big Rapids to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Big Rapids, Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 9h 25m.

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