There are 10 ways to get from Iowa State University to Kalamazoo by shuttle, plane, bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
best- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)DSM - AZO
6h 42m$159–652Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ames to Des Moines
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
12h 42m$72–196Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ames to Des Moines
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
11h 25m$108–297Bus, train via Saint Paul
- Take the bus from Ames to St. Paul
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
15h 42m$109–426Drive 463.9 mi
- Drive from Iowa State University to Kalamazoo463.9 mi
8h 26m$85–123Taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Iowa State University to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)
- Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)FOD - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
6h 55m$208–514Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)DSM - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
7h 26m$162–635Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)DSM - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
7h 10m$187–785Shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Detroit, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Detroit (DTW)DSM - DTW
- Take the train from Dearborn to Kalamazoo
8h 10m$199–737Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from Ames to Des Moines
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
11h 57m$76–241
Iowa State University to Kalamazoo by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa State University to Kalamazoo is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 8h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa State University to Kalamazoo is to shuttle and fly which takes 6h 42m and costs $150 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa State University to Kalamazoo. However, there are services departing from Ames and arriving at Kalamazoo Bus Stop via Des Moines and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 42m.
The distance between Iowa State University and Kalamazoo is 473 miles. The road distance is 466.6 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa State University to Kalamazoo without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 25m and costs $100 - $300.
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Iowa State University to Kalamazoo, including transfers.
Iowa State University to Kalamazoo bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Ames station.
Iowa State University to Kalamazoo bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.
Kalamazoo is 1h ahead of Iowa State University. It is currently 5:43 PM in Iowa State University and 6:43 PM in Kalamazoo.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa State University to Kalamazoo is 467 miles. It takes approximately 8h 26m to drive from Iowa State University to Kalamazoo.
What companies run services between Iowa State University, IA, USA and Kalamazoo, MI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Iowa State University to Kalamazoo Bus Stop via Ames, Des Moines, and Chicago Bus Station in around 12h 42m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Des Moines to Detroit via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–470
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Des Moines to Detroit via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Des Moines to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Minneapolis, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Des Moines to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Flights from Des Moines to Detroit via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–500
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Des Moines to Detroit via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
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
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Dearborn to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 320.253.2226
- Website
- executiveexpress.biz
Shuttle from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IA
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz
- Schedules at
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz/coverage-areas/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Ames to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Ames to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–100
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–143
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $65–100
- Flexible Fares
- $90–140
- Saver Fare
- $104
- Flex Fare
- $143
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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