There are 7 ways to get from Bloomington–Normal to Kalamazoo by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain Wolverine / ...
5h 25m$70–160Fly Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane BMI - AZO
7h 30m$43–283Bus via Champaign
- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus
7h 40m$93–146Drive 247.2 mi
- Drive from Bloomington–Normal to Kalamazoocar 247.2 mi
4h 18m$46–66Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0145S
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
9h 30m$58–116Fly Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BMI - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain
6h 38m$68–331Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane ORD - AZO
6h 55m$69–312
Bloomington–Normal to Kalamazoo by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bloomington–Normal to Kalamazoo is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Bloomington–Normal to Kalamazoo is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs $45 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Bloomington–Normal to Kalamazoo. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Kalamazoo via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Bloomington–Normal to Kalamazoo. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Kalamazoo via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Bloomington–Normal and Kalamazoo is 262 miles. The road distance is 248.7 miles.
The best way to get from Bloomington–Normal to Kalamazoo without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs $70 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Bloomington–Normal to Kalamazoo, including transfers.
Bloomington–Normal to Kalamazoo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
Bloomington–Normal to Kalamazoo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
The best way to get from Bloomington–Normal to Kalamazoo is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs $70 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus via Champaign, which costs $90 - $150 and takes 7h 40m, you could also fly, which costs $40 - $290 and takes 7h 30m.
What companies run services between Bloomington–Normal, IL, USA and Kalamazoo, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Kalamazoo via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bloomington-Normal to Kalamazoo via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 40m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Atlanta, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–30
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Bloomington–Normal to Kalamazoo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Bloomington–Normal to Kalamazoo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bloomington–Normal to Kalamazoo is 249 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Bloomington–Normal to Kalamazoo.
Book your Bloomington–Normal to Kalamazoo train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Bloomington–Normal to Kalamazoo bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 37+ hotels available in Kalamazoo.