There are 5 ways to get from Kalamazoo to Chicago by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union StationWolverine / ...
2h 16m$30–90Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0160
2h 55m$23–65Drive 144.4 mi
- Drive from Kalamazoo to Chicago144.4 mi
2h 28m$27–39Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
- Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)AZO - ORD
3h 20m$32–226Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly
- Drive from Kalamazoo to Lansing-Airport-LAN
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)LAN - ORD
3h 28m$61–355
Kalamazoo to Chicago by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalamazoo to Chicago is to bus which costs $23 - $65 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Kalamazoo to Chicago is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs $30 - $90.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kalamazoo Bus Stop and arriving at Chicago Bus Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kalamazoo and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 16m.
The distance between Kalamazoo and Chicago is 138 miles. The road distance is 145.3 miles.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs $30 - $90.
The train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Station takes 2h 16m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Kalamazoo to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kalamazoo Bus Stop station.
Kalamazoo to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kalamazoo station.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Chicago is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs $30 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $65 and takes 2h 55m, you could also fly, which costs $30 - $230 and takes 3h 20m.
What companies run services between Kalamazoo, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–90 and the journey takes 2h 16m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $23–65 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–360
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
- $30–90
- 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
- $23–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Kalamazoo to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Kalamazoo. It is currently 7:46 AM in Kalamazoo and 6:46 AM in Chicago.
Kalamazoo to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalamazoo to Chicago is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Kalamazoo to Chicago.
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