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There are 8 ways to get from Big Rapids to Fargo by car, plane, bus or train

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Drive to Manistee, fly  •  6h 48m

  1. Drive from Big Rapids to Manistee
  2. Fly from Manistee (MBL) to Fargo (FAR) MBL - FAR

Cheapest option

Bus, train via Grand Rapids  •  20h 43m

  1. Take the bus from Big Rapids to Grand Rapids, MI
  2. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
  3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fargo Amtrak Station

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Drive to Saginaw, fly  •  7h 58m

  1. Drive from Big Rapids to Saginaw
  2. Fly from Saginaw (MBS) to Fargo (FAR) MBS - FAR

Bus to Grand Rapids, fly  •  8h 29m

  1. Take the bus from Big Rapids to Grand Rapids, MI
  2. Fly from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Fargo (FAR) GRR - FAR

Bus to Traverse City, fly  •  9h 4m

  1. Take the bus from Big Rapids to Traverse City, MI
  2. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Fargo (FAR) TVC - FAR

Bus, train  •  20h 20m

  1. Take the bus from Big Rapids Amtrak Bus Stop to Kalamazoo
  2. Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Station
  3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fargo Amtrak Station

Bus  •  21h 10m

  1. Take the bus from Big Rapids Amtrak Bus Stop to Kalamazoo
  2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
  3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
  4. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Depot to Fargo, ND

Drive  •  14h 24m

  1. Drive from Big Rapids to Fargo 878.5 miles

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The cheapest way to get from Big Rapids to Fargo is to bus and train via Grand Rapids which costs $40 - $360 and takes 20h 43m.

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The fastest way to get from Big Rapids to Fargo is to drive and fly which takes 6h 48m and costs $150 - $550.

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The distance between Big Rapids and Fargo is 639 miles. The road distance is 878.5 miles.

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The best way to get from Big Rapids to Fargo without a car is to bus and train which takes 20h 20m and costs $45 - $380.

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It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Big Rapids to Fargo, including transfers.

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Fargo is 1h behind Big Rapids. It is currently 3:55 AM in Big Rapids and 2:55 AM in Fargo.

Yes, the driving distance between Big Rapids to Fargo is 878 miles. It takes approximately 14h 24m to drive from Big Rapids to Fargo.

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  • Distance: 639.1 miles
  • Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Big Rapids, MI, USA and Fargo, ND, USA?

You can take a bus from Big Rapids to Fargo via Big Rapids Amtrak Bus Stop, Kalamazoo Bus Stop, Chicago Bus Station, Minneapolis Bus Station, and Minneapolis Bus Depot in around 21h 10m.

Airlines
Delta
Website
delta.com
Flights from Saginaw to Fargo via Detroit, Minneapolis
Ave. Duration
9h 15m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$230 - $700
Flights from Saginaw to Fargo via Chicago O'Hare, Minneapolis
Ave. Duration
5h 55m
When
Saturday
Estimated price
$260 - $850
Flights from Grand Rapids to Fargo via Minneapolis
Ave. Duration
5h 34m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$200 - $700
Flights from Traverse City to Fargo via Minneapolis
Ave. Duration
3h 33m
When
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$220 - $750
Flights from Traverse City to Fargo via Detroit, Minneapolis
Ave. Duration
7h 21m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$250 - $750
American Airlines
Website
aa.com
Flights from Manistee to Fargo via Chicago O'Hare
Ave. Duration
7h 24m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$130 - $470
Flights from Grand Rapids to Fargo via Chicago O'Hare
Ave. Duration
4h 30m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$210 - $800
Flights from Grand Rapids to Fargo via Dallas/Ft.Worth
Ave. Duration
7h 51m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$260 - $950
Flights from Traverse City to Fargo via Chicago O'Hare
Ave. Duration
6h 12m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$240 - $900
United Airlines
Website
united.com
Flights from Saginaw to Fargo via Chicago O'Hare
Ave. Duration
7h 7m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$260 - $850
Flights from Grand Rapids to Fargo via Chicago O'Hare
Ave. Duration
5h 3m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$240 - $800
Flights from Grand Rapids to Fargo via Denver
Ave. Duration
7h 27m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$290 - $950
Flights from Traverse City to Fargo via Chicago O'Hare
Ave. Duration
5h 32m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$260 - $900
Flights from Traverse City to Fargo via Denver
Ave. Duration
6h 11m
When
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
$320 - $1,100
Train operators
Amtrak

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.

Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
Phone
+1 800-872-7245
Website
amtrak.com
Train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Station
Ave. Duration
2h 40m
Frequency
5 times a day
Estimated price
$5 - $90
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Child Coach - Advance Purchase
$5 - $28
Child Coach - short notice
$18 - $29
Child Business Class - advance purchase
$16 - $55
Child Business Class - short notice
$17 - $55
Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
$22 - $40
Business Seat - advance purchase
$30 - $110
Business Seat - short notice
$35 - $90
Coach Seat - short notice
$17 - $90
Train from Chicago Union Station to Fargo Amtrak Station
Ave. Duration
13h 8m
Frequency
5 times a day
Estimated price
$27 - $220
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Child Coach - Advance Purchase
$27 - $90
Child Coach - short notice
$45 - $75
Child Business Class - advance purchase
$40 - $140
Child Business Class - short notice
$45 - $140
Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
$60 - $160
Business Seat - advance purchase
$85 - $280
Business Seat - short notice
$95 - $280
Coach Seat - short notice
$70 - $220
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
Ave. Duration
4h 8m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$7 - $100
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Child Coach - Advance Purchase
$7 - $35
Child Coach - short notice
$22 - $35
Child Business Class - advance purchase
$18 - $60
Child Business Class - short notice
$20 - $60
Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
$25 - $50
Business Seat - advance purchase
$35 - $120
Business Seat - short notice
$40 - $110
Coach Seat - short notice
$21 - $100
Bus operators
Indian Trails
Phone
+1 800-292-3831
Website
indiantrails.com
Bus from Big Rapids to Grand Rapids, MI
Ave. Duration
1h 25m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$5 - $29
Website
https://www.indiantrails.com/
Children 2-16
$5 - $9
College students
$9 - $13
Senior Citizens 62+
$8 - $12
Bus from Big Rapids to Traverse City, MI
Ave. Duration
2h 40m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$8 - $50
Website
https://www.indiantrails.com/
Children 2-16
$8 - $12
College students
$12 - $17
Senior Citizens 62+
$12 - $18
Bus from Big Rapids to Kalamazoo, MI
Ave. Duration
2h 45m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$9 - $55
Website
https://www.indiantrails.com/
Children 2-16
$9 - $14
College students
$13 - $19
Senior Citizens 62+
$14 - $20
Amtrak

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.

Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
Phone
+1 800-872-7245
Website
amtrak.com
Bus from Big Rapids Amtrak Bus Stop to Traverse City Amtrak Bus Stop
Ave. Duration
2h 40m
Frequency
Once daily
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Big Rapids Amtrak Bus Stop to Kalamazoo
Ave. Duration
2h 30m
Frequency
Twice daily
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Greyhound USA

Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.

Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
Phone
+1 214-849-8100
Email
ifsr@greyhound.com
Website
greyhound.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
Ave. Duration
2h 55m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
$16 - $55
Website
https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
Ave. Duration
8h 20m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
$45 - $110
Website
https://www.greyhound.com/
Flixbus USA
Phone
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website
flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
Ave. Duration
9h 10m
Frequency
4 times a day
Estimated price
$35 - $120
Schedules at
flixbus.com
Adult
$35 - $120
Jefferson Lines
Phone
+1-858-800-8898
Email
info@jeffersonlines.com
Website
jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Depot to Fargo, ND
Ave. Duration
4h 15m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
$40 - $100
Book at
https://www.jeffersonlines.com/

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