There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Kalamazoo by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, 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 Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain Wolverine / ...
5h 42m$45–122Bus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
6h 45m$46–105Drive 244.9 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Kalamazoocar 244.9 mi
4h 10m$45–65Fly to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane CMI - AZO
4h 37m$60–324Bus, train
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain Wolverine / ...
6h 6m$60–126Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CMI - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain
5h 22m$81–315
Champaign to Kalamazoo by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Kalamazoo is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Kalamazoo is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Kalamazoo. However, there are services departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Kalamazoo Bus Stop via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Kalamazoo. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Kalamazoo via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
The distance between Champaign and Kalamazoo is 266 miles. The road distance is 246.3 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Kalamazoo without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs $45 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Champaign to Kalamazoo, including transfers.
Champaign to Kalamazoo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Champaign to Kalamazoo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Kalamazoo is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs $45 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $110 and takes 6h 45m, you could also fly, which costs $60 - $330 and takes 4h 37m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Kalamazoo, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Kalamazoo via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Kalamazoo Bus Stop via Chicago Bus Station in around 6h 45m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–60
- 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
- $29–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- 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
- Schedules at
- peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
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
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Champaign to Kalamazoo bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Kalamazoo is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 4:49 AM in Champaign and 5:49 AM in Kalamazoo.
Champaign to Kalamazoo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Kalamazoo is 246 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Champaign to Kalamazoo.
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