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How to get fromAmes to Kalamazooby bus, train, car, taxi, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or shuttle

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There are 11 ways to get from Ames to Kalamazoo by bus, train, car, taxi, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or shuttle

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain train
    12h 5m
    $110–222

  2. Drive 462.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ames to Kalamazoocar car 462.9 mi
    8h 30m
    $85–122

  3. Bus, train via Saint Paul

    1. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain train
    15h 43m
    $204–427

  4. Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane plane FOD - AZO
    13h 14m
    $197–503

  5. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus bus
    12h 5m
    $120–207

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ames to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus
    12h 45m
    $99–187

  7. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane plane DSM - AZO
    6h 52m
    $159–672

  8. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DSM - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain train
    7h 27m
    $174–670

  9. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DSM - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain train
    7h 4m
    $189–760

  10. Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Ames to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FOD - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain train
    6h 46m
    $217–531

  11. Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Detroit, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane DSM - DTW
    3. Take the train from Dearborn to Kalamazootrain train
    7h 53m
    $219–877

Ames to Kalamazoo by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Kalamazoo, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Ames to Kalamazoo via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 12h 5m.

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