There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis to Ferris State University by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), 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.
Fly, bus
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane MSP - GRR
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Big Rapidsbus
7h 30m$126–732Drive 638.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis to Ferris State Universitycar 638.3 mi
10h 31m$117–169Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Big Rapids, MIbus
15h 47m$121–229Train, bus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Big Rapids, MIbus
16h 1m$155–362Train, bus via Grand Rapids
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis 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 2m$157–378Bus via Madison
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Big Rapidsbus
18h 43m$151–269
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Ferris State University is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 10h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Ferris State University is to fly and bus which takes 7h 30m and costs $120 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis station to Ferris State University. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Big Rapids, MI via Chicago Union Station and Kalamazoo Metro Transit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 47m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Ferris State University is 486 miles. The road distance is 642 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Ferris State University without a car is to bus which takes 15h 47m and costs $120 - $230.
It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Minneapolis to Ferris State University, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Ferris State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
Minneapolis to Ferris State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Ferris State University is 1h ahead of Minneapolis. It is currently 7:26 PM in Minneapolis and 8:26 PM in Ferris State University.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Ferris State University is 642 miles. It takes approximately 10h 31m to drive from Minneapolis to Ferris State University.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Ferris State University, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Ferris State University via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Kalamazoo Metro Transit, and Big Rapids, MI in around 15h 47m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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 Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Big Rapids, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- 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
- 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
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