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How to get fromCalifornia to Kalamazooby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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There are 11 ways to get from California to Kalamazoo by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SMF - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain train
    9h 6m
    $199–678

  2. Fly San Diego International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SAN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain train
    9h 31m
    $158–463

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain train Wolverine / ...
    46h 29m
    $1,306–2,008

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus bus
    2d 2h

  5. Drive  2,140.9 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Kalamazoocar car 2,140.9 mi
    33h 44m
    $391–565

  6. Fly Long Beach Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGB - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain train
    9h 28m
    $238–876

  7. Fly San Diego International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SAN - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain train
    9h 8m
    $180–570

  8. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain train
    9h 36m
    $188–501

  9. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LAX - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain train
    9h 23m
    $215–738

  10. Fly Oakland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane OAK - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain train
    9h 21m
    $202–681

  11. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SJC - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain train
    9h 28m
    $202–680

California to Kalamazoo by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration46h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,306Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,945.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 6m

What companies run services between California, USA and Kalamazoo, MI, USA?

You can take a train from Los Angeles to Kalamazoo via Chicago Union Station in around 46h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Kalamazoo via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 2h.

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