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How to get fromSouth Bend to Big Rapidsby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from South Bend to Big Rapids by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from South Bend to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Big Rapidsbus bus
    9h 21m

  2. Drive  162.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Bend to Big Rapidscar car 162.2 mi
    3h
    $27–39

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Big Rapidsbus bus
    9h 32m
    $156–253

  4. Bus via South Bend Station

    1. Take the bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Big Rapidsbus bus
    9h 32m

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  • Distance: 342.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 21m

What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Big Rapids, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from South Bend to Big Rapids via Chicago, Chicago Union Station, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Grand Rapids, and Big Rapids in around 9h 21m.

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