There are 9 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Big Rapids by plane, taxi, bus, train, car, bus (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Muskegon, taxi
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG)plane ORD - MKG
- Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Big Rapidstaxi
4h 36m$254–350Drive 231.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Big Rapidscar 231.9 mi
3h 57m$43–62Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane MDW - GRR
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Big Rapids, MIbus
5h 17m$90–562Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain Wolverine / ...
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Big Rapids, MIbus 1484
7h 28m$68–145Train, bus via Grand Rapids
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Big Rapids, MIbus 1484
8h 15m$70–161Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)plane ORD - MBL
- Drive from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Big Rapidscar
5h 10m$110–182Bus via Austin/Jackson
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Big Rapids, MIbus 1484
8h 10m$73–123Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Big Rapids, MIbus 1484
8h 28m$50–100Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Big Rapids231.9 mi
3h 57m
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Big Rapids is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 3h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Big Rapids is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) station to Big Rapids. However, there are services departing from Midway CTA Station and arriving at Big Rapids, MI via Jackson & Austin Terminal, Chicago Union Station and Kalamazoo Metro Transit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
The distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Big Rapids is 220 miles. The road distance is 233.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Big Rapids without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 28m and costs $65 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Big Rapids, including transfers.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Big Rapids bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Big Rapids bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kalamazoo station.
Big Rapids is 1h ahead of Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). It is currently 4:21 PM in Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and 5:21 PM in Big Rapids.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Big Rapids is 233 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Big Rapids.
What companies run services between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA and Big Rapids, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Midway CTA Station to Big Rapids via Austin/Jackson, Jackson & Austin Terminal, Jackson & Clinton, Chicago Union Station, Kalamazoo Metro Transit, and Big Rapids, MI in around 8h 10m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Muskegon
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manistee County-Blacker Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–150
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Big Rapids, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–26
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Big Rapids, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Big Rapids, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–26
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Big Rapids, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Big Rapids, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Big Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Estimated price
- $140–170
Blue City Taxi
- Phone
- +1 231-780-5466
- Website
- bluecitytransportation.com
Port City Cab
- Phone
- +1 231-739-7161
- Website
- portcitycab.com
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Big Rapids. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






