There are 3 ways to get from Chicago to Kalamazoo by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Chicago to Kalamazoo by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Kalamazoo is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Kalamazoo is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs $28 - $90.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago Bus Station station and arriving at Kalamazoo Bus Stop. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Kalamazoo. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 6m.
The distance between Chicago and Kalamazoo is 138 miles. The road distance is 145.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Kalamazoo without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs $28 - $90.
The train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo takes 2h 6m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Chicago to Kalamazoo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Kalamazoo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Kalamazoo is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs $28 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $50 and takes 3h.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Kalamazoo, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo 4 times a day. Tickets cost $28–90 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop 3 times a day. Tickets cost $22–50 and the journey takes 3h.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–90
- 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 Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Kalamazoo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kalamazoo Bus Stop station.
Kalamazoo is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 7:16 AM in Chicago and 8:16 AM in Kalamazoo.
Chicago to Kalamazoo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kalamazoo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Kalamazoo is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Chicago to Kalamazoo.
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