There are 7 ways to get from Cincinnati to Big Rapids by plane, car, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)
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 Mbs International Airport, drive
best- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane CVG - MBS
- Drive from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Big Rapidscar
6h 31m$92–524Drive 352.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cincinnati to Big Rapidscar 352.3 mi
7h 44m$65–93Bus, train
- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Big Rapidsbus
13h 36m$156–251Bus, train via Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Big Rapidsbus
17h 37m$224–433Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane CVG - GRR
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Big Rapidsbus
8h 55m$96–538Bus
- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Big Rapidsbus
13h 36mBus via Detroit
- Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Lima Regional Transit Authoritybus
- Take the bus from Lima Regional Transit Authority to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Big Rapidsbus
16h 18m$93–169
Covington (CVG) to Mbs International Airport (MBS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to Big Rapids is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 7h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Cincinnati to Big Rapids is to fly and drive which takes 6h 31m and costs $90 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Cincinnati to Big Rapids. However, there are services departing from Cincinnati and arriving at Big Rapids via Chicago Union Station and Grand Rapids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 36m.
The distance between Cincinnati and Big Rapids is 410 miles. The road distance is 354.3 miles.
The best way to get from Cincinnati to Big Rapids without a car is to bus and train which takes 13h 36m and costs $150 - $260.
It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Cincinnati to Big Rapids, including transfers.
Cincinnati to Big Rapids bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Cincinnati station.
Cincinnati to Big Rapids bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cincinnati to Big Rapids is 354 miles. It takes approximately 7h 44m to drive from Cincinnati to Big Rapids.
There are 26+ hotels available in Big Rapids.
What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Big Rapids, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Cincinnati to Big Rapids via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Grand Rapids, and Big Rapids in around 13h 36m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Covington to Mbs International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Covington to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Covington to Mbs International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–500
Flights from Covington to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–500
Flights from Covington to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Covington to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Covington to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Covington to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
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
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- 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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- 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
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
Bus from Detroit to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Big Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–26
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–50
- Website
- Barons Bus
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Lima Regional Transit Authority
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Lima Regional Transit Authority to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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