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How to get fromChicago to Big Rapidsby train, bus, car, plane, taxi, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Big Rapids by train, bus, car, plane, taxi, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain train Wolverine / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Big Rapids, MIbus bus 1484
    5h 49m
    $68–136

  2. Drive 231.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Big Rapidscar car 231.2 mi
    3h 52m
    $43–61

  3. Train, bus via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Big Rapids, MIbus bus 1484
    6h 27m
    $73–148

  4. Fly to Muskegon, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG)plane plane ORD - MKG
    2. Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Big Rapidstaxi taxi
    4h 4m
    $242–345

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Big Rapids, MIbus bus 1484
    5h 49m
    $75–120

  6. Bus via Chicago Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Big Rapids, MIbus bus 1484
    6h 38m
    $46–89

  7. Fly to Manistee County-Blacker Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL)plane plane ORD - MBL
    2. Drive from Manistee County-Blacker Airport (MBL) to Big Rapidscar car
    4h 38m
    $108–167

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 243.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Big Rapids, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Chicago Union Station to Big Rapids via Kalamazoo Metro Transit and Big Rapids, MI in around 5h 49m.

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