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

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There are 7 ways to get from Effingham to Kalamazoo by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union StationtrainSaluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to KalamazootrainWolverine / ...
    6h 57m
    $55–168

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Tornado Bus Co - ChicagobusMilwaukee
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus StopbusGreyhound US0160
    9h 21m
    $83–201

  3. Drive 320.5 mi

    1. Drive from Effingham to Kalamazoocar320.5 mi
    5h 17m
    $59–85

  4. Train to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)planeCMI - AZO
    7h 10m
    $65–324

  5. Drive to Decatur Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Effingham to Decatur Airport (DEC)car
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeDEC - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain
    6h 44m
    $71–331

  6. Train to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeCMI - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain
    7h 37m
    $82–347

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)planeORD - AZO
    8h 16m
    $61–325

Effingham to Kalamazoo by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration6h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Kalamazoo, MI, USA?

You can take a train from Effingham Station to Kalamazoo via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Kalamazoo Bus Stop via Tornado Bus Co - Chicago, California & 35th Street, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Jefferson & Harrison, and Chicago Bus Station in around 9h 21m.

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