There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Ferris State University by plane, taxi, train, bus, bus (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly 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 Ferris State Universitytaxi
4h 3m$252–345Drive 230.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Ferris State Universitycar 230.6 mi
3h 51m$43–61Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Big Rapidsbus It 80
6h 47m$107–175Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Big Rapidsbus It 80
6h 47mFly 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 38m$108–218
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Ferris State University is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 3h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Ferris State University is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Ferris State University. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Big Rapids via Grand Rapids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
The distance between Chicago and Ferris State University is 208 miles. The road distance is 232 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Ferris State University without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 47m and costs $100 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Chicago to Ferris State University, including transfers.
Chicago to Ferris State University bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Ferris State University bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
Ferris State University is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 1:04 AM in Chicago and 2:04 AM in Ferris State University.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Ferris State University is 232 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Chicago to Ferris State University.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Ferris State University, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Chicago Union Station to Ferris State University via Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Grand Rapids, and Big Rapids in around 6h 47m.
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Muskegon
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–170
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manistee County-Blacker Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Big Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–26
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Big Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–26
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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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