There are 7 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Ferris State University by train, bus, car, plane, taxi, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain Wolverine / ...
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Big Rapids, MIbus 1484
6h 7m$63–130Bus via Chicago Bus Station
cheapest- 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
7h 6m$41–83Train, 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
6h 45m$68–142Drive 231.5 mi
- Drive from Chicago Union Station to Ferris State Universitycar 231.5 mi
3h 52m$43–61Fly to Muskegon, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG)plane ORD - MKG
- Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Ferris State Universitytaxi
4h 18m$242–345Bus
- 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
6h 7m$68–110Fly 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 Ferris State Universitycar
4h 52m$108–188
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Ferris State University is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 3h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Ferris State University is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Union Station station to Ferris State University. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Big Rapids, MI via Kalamazoo Metro Transit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
The distance between Chicago Union Station and Ferris State University is 245 miles. The road distance is 232.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to Ferris State University without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 7m and costs $60 - $130.
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Chicago Union Station to Ferris State University, including transfers.
Chicago Union Station to Ferris State University bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago Union Station to Ferris State University bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kalamazoo station.
Ferris State University is 1h ahead of Chicago Union Station. It is currently 1:23 PM in Chicago Union Station and 2:23 PM in Ferris State University.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Union Station to Ferris State University is 233 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Chicago Union Station to Ferris State University.
What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Ferris State University, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Chicago Union Station to Ferris State University via Kalamazoo Metro Transit and Big Rapids, MI in around 6h 7m.
- 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
- $90–160
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Big Rapids, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Grand Rapids to Big Rapids, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–26
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Big Rapids, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Big Rapids, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Estimated price
- $130–170
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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