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How to get fromBig Rapids to St. Louisby bus, train, car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Big Rapids to St. Louis by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), or taxi

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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 St. Louistrain train
    12h 22m
    $262–423

  2. Drive  497.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Big Rapids to St. Louiscar car 497.6 mi
    8h 17m
    $91–132

  3. Bus, train #2

    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 train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train
    12h 22m

  4. Bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Big Rapids to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    2. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane GRR - STL
    8h 22m
    $94–490

  5. Bus

    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 Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 40m

  6. Taxi to Muskegon, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Big Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MKG - STL
    5h 27m
    $213–609

  7. Bus, train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    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. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane ORD - STL
    10h 38m
    $440–894

  8. Bus, train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    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. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MDW - STL
    10h 29m
    $187–691

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights

Calendar139Weekly Planes
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 515.6 mi
  • Duration: 12h 22m

What companies run services between Big Rapids, MI, USA and St. Louis, MO, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Big Rapids to St Louis Bus Station via Big Rapids, Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 13h 40m.

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