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Directions to Ferris State University

Driving from North (Cadillac, Mich., etc.): US-131 South to Big Rapids, Exit 139. Turn left and follow Perry Street 1.7 miles to the last stop light which is State Street (Business Loop-131). Proceed straight through the stoplight into the main campus.

Driving from North (Old US-131): Continue on Old US-131 (which is State Street), stay in the left lane. You will drive past Big Boy Restaurant (which is on your right). Turn left at the next stoplight (Perry Street), which is the main entrance to campus.

Driving from South (Grand Rapids -- Kalamazoo, Mich., etc.): US-131 North to Big Rapids, Exit 139. Turn right and follow Perry Street 1.7 miles to the last stop light which is State Street (Business Loop-131). Proceed straight through the stoplight into the main campus.

Driving from Grand Rapids Airport to Big Rapids: Travel north on Patterson, east on 28th Street, take I-96 West, and US-131 North to exit 139.

Driving from East (Flint and Detroit):

From Flint: Take I-69 West to Lansing. Take I-96 West to Grand Rapids. Take US-131 North to Big Rapids, Exit 139. Turn right and follow Perry Street 1.7 miles to the last stop light which is State Street (Business Loop-131). Proceed straight through the stoplight into the main campus.

From Detroit: Take I-96 West to Grand Rapids. Take US-131 North to Big Rapids, Exit 139. Turn right and follow Perry Street 1.7 miles to the last stop light which is State Street (Business Loop-131). Proceed straight through the stoplight into the main campus.

Driving from East (Mt. Pleasant, etc.): Take M-20 West to Big Rapids, turn south (left) on State Street. Follow State Street (which is Business Loop-131) and stay in the left lane. You will drive past Big Boy Restaurant (which is on your right). Turn left at the next stoplight (Perry Street), which is the main entrance to campus.

Driving from West: Take M-20 East to Stanwood and then US-131 North to Big Rapids, exit 139. Turn right and follow Perry Street 1.7 miles to the last stop light which is State Street (Business Loop-131). Proceed straight through the stoplight into the main campus.