There are 5 ways to get from Fort Wayne to Big Rapids by bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Gary, INbus
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Big Rapids, MIbus
11h 20m$57–138Drive 205.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fort Wayne to Big Rapidscar 205.5 mi
3h 48m$38–55Bus, train via Elkhart
- Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Goshen, INbus
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station 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 Rapids, MIbus
14h 42m$107–265Bus, train
- Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Chicagobus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Big Rapids, MIbus
12h 48m$88–209Bus via Grand Rapids
- Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Big Rapids, MIbus
12h 48m$98–184
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fort Wayne to Big Rapids is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Fort Wayne to Big Rapids is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort Wayne to Big Rapids. However, there are services departing from Wal-Mart and arriving at Big Rapids, MI via Fort Wayne, IN, Gary Bus Station and Kalamazoo Metro Transit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.
The distance between Fort Wayne and Big Rapids is 379 miles. The road distance is 206.7 miles.
The best way to get from Fort Wayne to Big Rapids without a car is to bus which takes 11h 20m and costs $55 - $140.
It takes approximately 11h 20m to get from Fort Wayne to Big Rapids, including transfers.
Fort Wayne to Big Rapids bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Fort Wayne, IN station.
Fort Wayne to Big Rapids bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Gary, IN station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort Wayne to Big Rapids is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Fort Wayne to Big Rapids.
There are 21+ hotels available in Big Rapids.
What companies run services between Fort Wayne, IN, USA and Big Rapids, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Wal-Mart to Big Rapids via Fort Wayne, IN, Gary, IN, Gary Bus Station, Kalamazoo Metro Transit, and Big Rapids, MI in around 11h 20m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Gary, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–50
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Goshen, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–55
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–55
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Big Rapids, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Grand Rapids to Big Rapids, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–26
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Grand Rapids to Big Rapids, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–26
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Grand Rapids to Big Rapids, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–26
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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