There are 3 ways to get from Elkhart to Kalamazoo by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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 Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationLake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to KalamazooWolverine / ...
5h 35m$58–132Drive 53.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elkhart to Kalamazoo53.7 mi
1h 21m$10–15Line 30 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Franklin & 6th to South Street Station30
- Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Gary, IN
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
6h 9m$28–126
Elkhart to Kalamazoo by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elkhart to Kalamazoo is to drive which costs $9 - $15 and takes 1h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Elkhart to Kalamazoo is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs $9 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Elkhart to Kalamazoo. However, there are services departing from Franklin & 6th and arriving at Kalamazoo Bus Stop via South Bend, IN and Gary Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Elkhart station to Kalamazoo. However, there are services departing from Elkhart Amtrak Station and arriving at Kalamazoo via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Elkhart and Kalamazoo is 238 miles. The road distance is 54 miles.
The best way to get from Elkhart to Kalamazoo without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs $55 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Elkhart to Kalamazoo, including transfers.
Elkhart to Kalamazoo bus services, operated by Interurban Trolley, depart from Franklin & 6th station.
Elkhart to Kalamazoo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elkhart Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Elkhart to Kalamazoo is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs $55 - $140. Alternatively, you can line 30 bus and bus, which costs $28 - $130 and takes 6h 9m.
What companies run services between Elkhart, IN, USA and Kalamazoo, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Kalamazoo via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Franklin & 6th to Kalamazoo Bus Stop via South Bend, IN, Gary, IN, and Gary Bus Station in around 6h 9m.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- 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
- $28–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 574-674-8894
- macogdir@macog.com
- Website
- interurbantrolley.com
Bus from Franklin & 6th to South Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- interurbantrolley.com
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from South Bend, IN to Gary, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from South Bend, IN to Gary, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from South Bend, IN to Gary, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $9–85
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More Questions & Answers
Elkhart to Kalamazoo bus services, operated by Interurban Trolley, arrive at South Street Station.
Elkhart to Kalamazoo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elkhart to Kalamazoo is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Elkhart to Kalamazoo.
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