There are 5 ways to get from Kalamazoo to Chicago Loop 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$28–80Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0160
3h 14m$26–36Drive 145.3 mi
- Drive from Kalamazoo to Chicago Loop145.3 mi
2h 30m$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 17m$34–236Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly
- Drive from Kalamazoo to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)LAN - ORD
3h 25m$56–345
Kalamazoo to Chicago Loop by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalamazoo to Chicago Loop is to bus which costs $25 - $40 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Kalamazoo to Chicago Loop is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs $28 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalamazoo to Chicago Loop. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo Bus Stop and arriving at Washington & Lasalle via Jefferson & Harrison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
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 Loop is 138 miles. The road distance is 146.1 miles.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Chicago Loop without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs $28 - $80.
The train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Station takes 2h 16m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Kalamazoo to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kalamazoo Bus Stop station.
Kalamazoo to Chicago Loop train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kalamazoo station.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Chicago Loop is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs $28 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $40 and takes 3h 14m, you could also fly, which costs $30 - $240 and takes 3h 17m.
What companies run services between Kalamazoo, MI, USA and Chicago Loop, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $28–80 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 $22–35 and the journey takes 3h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–350
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
- $28–80
- 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
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Kalamazoo to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago Loop is 1h behind Kalamazoo. It is currently 3:56 PM in Kalamazoo and 2:56 PM in Chicago Loop.
Kalamazoo to Chicago Loop train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalamazoo to Chicago Loop is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Kalamazoo to Chicago Loop.
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