There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis to Big Rapids by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, plane, bus (Amtrak), or taxi
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 Indianapolis to Gary Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Big Rapids, MIbus
9h 48m$67–127Drive 292.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis to Big Rapidscar 292.1 mi
5h 58m$54–77Train, bus
- 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 Rapids, MIbus
12h 27m$134–282Fly Indianapolis to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane IND - GRR
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Big Rapids, MIbus
9h 22m$121–689Bus via Lafayette
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- 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 7m$118–215Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Muskegon, taxi
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG)plane ORD - MKG
- Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Big Rapidstaxi
9h 22m$306–474Fly Indianapolis to Muskegon, taxi
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Muskegon (MKG)plane IND - MKG
- Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Big Rapidstaxi
6h 24m$192–502
Indianapolis (IND) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Big Rapids is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Big Rapids is to drive which takes 5h 58m and costs $50 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis to Big Rapids. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Big Rapids, MI via Gary Bus Station and Kalamazoo Metro Transit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Big Rapids is 382 miles. The road distance is 293.8 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Big Rapids without a car is to bus which takes 9h 48m and costs $65 - $130.
It takes approximately 9h 48m to get from Indianapolis to Big Rapids, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Big Rapids bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
Indianapolis to Big Rapids bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Gary Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Big Rapids is 294 miles. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Indianapolis to Big Rapids.
There are 21+ hotels available in Big Rapids.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Big Rapids, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Indianapolis to Big Rapids via Gary Bus Station, Kalamazoo Metro Transit, and Big Rapids, MI in around 9h 48m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Indianapolis to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Indianapolis to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Indianapolis to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Muskegon
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–170
Flights from Indianapolis to Muskegon via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- 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 Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.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 Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $14–45
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $24–45
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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Estimated price
- $140–170
Blue City Taxi
- Phone
- +1 231-780-5466
- Website
- bluecitytransportation.com
Port City Cab
- Phone
- +1 231-739-7161
- Website
- portcitycab.com
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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