There are 7 ways to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Big Rapids by plane, car, train, bus, rideshare, 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 Detroit (DTW) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane DTW - MBS
- Drive from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Big Rapidscar
2h 43m$58–343Drive 195.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Big Rapidscar 195.2 mi
3h 22m$36–52Train, bus
- Take the train from Dearborn to Kalamazootrain Wolverine
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Big Rapids, MIbus 1484
7h 43m$65–139Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Detroit-DTW to Big Rapids195.2 mi
3h 22mFly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane DTW - GRR
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Big Rapids, MIbus
5h 24m$95–593Bus via Lansing
- Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus
- Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Big Rapids, MIbus
8h 14m$39–101Bus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Big Rapids, MIbus 1484
9h 5m$46–89
Detroit (DTW) to Mbs International Airport (MBS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Big Rapids is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Big Rapids is to fly and drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $55 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Big Rapids. However, there are services departing from McNamara Terminal and arriving at Big Rapids, MI via Parking Lot, Detroit Metro Airport, East Lansing Michigan Flyer and Grand Rapids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
The distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Big Rapids is 183 miles. The road distance is 196.3 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Big Rapids without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 43m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Big Rapids, including transfers.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Big Rapids bus services, operated by Michigan Flyer, depart from Detroit Metro Airport station.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Big Rapids bus services, operated by Michigan Flyer, arrive at East Lansing, MI station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) to Big Rapids is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Big Rapids.
There are 21+ hotels available in Big Rapids.
What companies run services between Detroit Airport (DTW), USA and Big Rapids, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from McNamara Terminal to Big Rapids via Parking Lot, North Terminal, Detroit Metro Airport, East Lansing, MI, East Lansing Michigan Flyer, Greyhound Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, and Big Rapids, MI in around 8h 14m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Mbs International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–330
Flights from Detroit to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Dearborn to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Big Rapids, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Big Rapids, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–26
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Greyhound Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–29
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Big Rapids, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–26
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Big Rapids, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
Bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–35
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $9–11
- Adult
- $22–35
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Detroit-DTW to Big Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Big Rapids. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






