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How to get fromChicago to Ferris State Universityby train, bus, car, plane, taxi, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Ferris State University 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
    6h 7m
    $63–129

  2. Bus via Chicago Bus Station

    cheapest
    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 56m
    $41–82

  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 45m
    $68–141

  4. Drive 230.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Ferris State Universitycar car 230.6 mi
    3h 51m
    $43–61

  5. 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 Ferris State Universitytaxi taxi
    4h 4m
    $232–345

  6. 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
    6h 7m
    $70–113

  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 Ferris State Universitycar car
    4h 39m
    $108–168

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

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 243.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 7m

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 Kalamazoo Metro Transit and Big Rapids, MI in around 6h 7m.

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