There are 9 ways to get from Iowa to Kalamazoo by bus, train, car, plane, 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Des Moines to ChicagoDes Moines
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to KalamazooWolverine / ...
10h 30m$85–244Fly Quad City International Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)MLI - AZO
7h 51m$49–304Bus, train via Galesburg
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Burlington
- Take the bus from Burlington to Galesburg
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
12h 1m$119–302Drive 459.3 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Kalamazoo459.3 mi
7h 38m$84–122Fly The Eastern Iowa Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)CID - AZO
7h 18m$69–352Bus, train via 7Th St / Locust St, Dsm
- Take the bus from Des Moines to ChicagoOmaha
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to KalamazooWolverine / ...
10h 43m$96–242Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to ChicagoDes Moines
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus StopGreyhound US0160
11h 15m$80–234Fly The Eastern Iowa Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)CID - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
7h$83–365Fly Quad City International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)MLI - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
7h 27m$63–317
Iowa to Kalamazoo by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Kalamazoo is to drive which costs $80 - $130 and takes 7h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa to Kalamazoo is to fly and train which takes 7h and costs $80 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Iowa to Kalamazoo. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Kalamazoo Bus Stop via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.
The distance between Iowa and Kalamazoo is 495 miles. The road distance is 462 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa to Kalamazoo without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 30m and costs $85 - $250.
It takes approximately 10h 30m to get from Iowa to Kalamazoo, including transfers.
Iowa to Kalamazoo bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Iowa to Kalamazoo is to fly which takes 7h 18m and costs $65 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $240 and takes 11h 15m.
Iowa to Kalamazoo bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Chicago station.
Kalamazoo is 1h ahead of Iowa. It is currently 4:27 AM in Iowa and 5:27 AM in Kalamazoo.
What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Kalamazoo, MI, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Kalamazoo Bus Stop via Chicago Bus Station in around 11h 15m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
- Website
- united.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Minneapolis, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–400
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
- $29–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–160
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $65–100
- Flexible Fares
- $90–140
- Saver Fare
- $55–110
- Flex Fare
- $75–160
Bus from Des Moines to Burlington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $40–60
- Flexible Fares
- $50–80
Bus from Burlington to Galesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $25–40
- Flexible Fares
- $30–50
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Kalamazoo is 462 miles. It takes approximately 7h 38m to drive from Iowa to Kalamazoo.
There are 51+ hotels available in Kalamazoo.








