There are 3 ways to get from DeKalb to Kalamazoo by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0155S
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
5h 30m$40–75Train
cheapest- Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain Wolverine / ...
5h 43m$34–106Drive 202.2 mi
- Drive from DeKalb to Kalamazoocar 202.2 mi
3h 40m$37–54
DeKalb to Kalamazoo by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from DeKalb to Kalamazoo is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from DeKalb to Kalamazoo is to drive which takes 3h 40m 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 Bus Stop via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
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 5h 30m and costs $40 - $80.
It takes approximately 5h 30m 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 5h 30m and costs $40 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $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 9:36 PM in DeKalb and 10:36 PM in Kalamazoo.
What companies run services between DeKalb, IL, USA and Kalamazoo, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Dekalb to Kalamazoo Bus Stop via Chicago Bus Station in around 5h 30m. 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, and Chicago Union Station in around 5h 43m.
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- 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
- $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 Dekalb to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Website
- https://www.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
Yes, the driving distance between DeKalb to Kalamazoo is 203 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from DeKalb to Kalamazoo.
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