There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Ferris State University by train, bus, car, plane, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain Wolverine / ...
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo, MI to Big Rapidsbus 1484
6h 9m$47–101Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo, MI to Big Rapidsbus 1484
7h 3m$41–76Train, bus via Grand Rapids
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids, MI to Big Rapidsbus 1484
6h 47m$46–90Drive 230.6 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Ferris State Universitycar 230.6 mi
3h 52m$43–61Fly, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG)plane ORD - MKG
- Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Ferris State Universitytaxi
4h 7m$202–305
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Ferris State University is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 3h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Ferris State University is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Ferris State University. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Big Rapids via Kalamazoo, MI. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
The distance between Chicago and Ferris State University is 245 miles. The road distance is 232 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Ferris State University without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 9m and costs $45 - $110.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Chicago to Ferris State University, including transfers.
Chicago to Ferris State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Ferris State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kalamazoo Bus Stop station.
Ferris State University is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 1:24 PM in Chicago and 2:24 PM in Ferris State University.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Ferris State University is 232 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Chicago to Ferris State University.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Ferris State University, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Ferris State University via Kalamazoo, MI and Big Rapids in around 7h 3m.
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Muskegon
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–65
- 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
- $35–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Kalamazoo, MI to Big Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Grand Rapids, MI to Big Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–27
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Estimated price
- $140–170
Port City Cab
- Phone
- +1 231-739-7161
- Website
- portcitycab.com
Blue City Taxi
- Phone
- +1 231-780-5466
- Website
- bluecitytransportation.com
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