There are 6 ways to get from Kalamazoo to Champaign by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus
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 Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain City of New Orleans / ...
5h 40m$48–124Drive 245.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kalamazoo to Champaigncar 245.3 mi
4h 10m$45–65Bus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
6h 40m$46–99Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
- Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane AZO - CMI
5h 8m$60–324Train, bus
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
6h 15m$57–112Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane ORD - CMI
5h 27m$82–345
Kalamazoo to Champaign by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalamazoo to Champaign is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Kalamazoo to Champaign is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs $45 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalamazoo to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo Bus Stop and arriving at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalamazoo to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo and arriving at Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Kalamazoo and Champaign is 266 miles. The road distance is 246.7 miles.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Champaign without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs $45 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Kalamazoo to Champaign, including transfers.
Kalamazoo to Champaign bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kalamazoo Bus Stop station.
Kalamazoo to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kalamazoo station.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Champaign is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs $45 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $100 and takes 6h 40m, you could also fly, which costs $55 - $330 and takes 5h 8m.
What companies run services between Kalamazoo, MI, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Kalamazoo to Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Chicago Bus Station in around 6h 40m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–60
- 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 Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
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More Questions & Answers
Kalamazoo to Champaign bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Champaign is 1h behind Kalamazoo. It is currently 5:26 PM in Kalamazoo and 4:26 PM in Champaign.
Kalamazoo to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalamazoo to Champaign is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Kalamazoo to Champaign.
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