There are 5 ways to get from DeKalb to Kalamazoo by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0155S
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 45m$56–91Drive 202.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from DeKalb to Kalamazoocar 202.2 mi
3h 41m$37–54Train
- Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain Wolverine / ...
5h 43m$44–104Line 12 bus, train, fly
- Take the bus from Locust St. at 2nd St. - EB Stop #623 to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662bus
- Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane ORD - AZO
7h 6m$38–263Train, bus
- Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 44m$54–89
DeKalb to Kalamazoo by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from DeKalb to Kalamazoo is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from DeKalb to Kalamazoo is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from DeKalb to Kalamazoo. However, there are services departing from Dekalb and arriving at Kalamazoo via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between DeKalb and Kalamazoo is 215 miles. The road distance is 203.4 miles.
The best way to get from DeKalb to Kalamazoo without a car is to bus which takes 4h 45m and costs $55 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from DeKalb to Kalamazoo, including transfers.
DeKalb to Kalamazoo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Dekalb station.
The best way to get from DeKalb to Kalamazoo is to bus which takes 4h 45m and costs $55 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $110 and takes 5h 43m.
DeKalb to Kalamazoo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Kalamazoo is 1h ahead of DeKalb. It is currently 5:58 AM in DeKalb and 6:58 AM in Kalamazoo.
What companies run services between DeKalb, IL, USA and Kalamazoo, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Dekalb to Kalamazoo via Chicago Bus Station and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locust St at N 6th St - EB Stop #624 to Kalamazoo via Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, Elburn, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 5h 43m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27–240
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27–240
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Elburn to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
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
- $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 Dekalb to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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
- $45–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 815-748-2000
- Website
- cityofdekalb.com
Bus from Locust St. at 2nd St. - EB Stop #623 to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Website
- https://www.cityofdekalb.com/1283/DeKalb-Public-Transit
- All other routes
- $1
- To/from Elburn
- $8
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between DeKalb to Kalamazoo is 203 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from DeKalb to Kalamazoo.
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