There are 3 ways to get from Kalamazoo to DeKalb by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to DekalbGreyhound US0155S
5h 30m$39–75Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union StationWolverine / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to ElburnUp-W
5h 52m$34–103Drive 202.6 mi
- Drive from Kalamazoo to DeKalb202.6 mi
3h 36m$37–54
Kalamazoo to DeKalb by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalamazoo to DeKalb is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Kalamazoo to DeKalb is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalamazoo to DeKalb. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo Bus Stop and arriving at Dekalb via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
The distance between Kalamazoo and DeKalb is 215 miles. The road distance is 203.7 miles.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to DeKalb without a car is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Kalamazoo to DeKalb, including transfers.
Kalamazoo to DeKalb bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kalamazoo Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to DeKalb is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $110 and takes 5h 52m.
Kalamazoo to DeKalb bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
DeKalb is 1h behind Kalamazoo. It is currently 2:57 AM in Kalamazoo and 1:57 AM in DeKalb.
What companies run services between Kalamazoo, MI, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Dekalb via Chicago Bus Station in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kalamazoo to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Chicago Union Station, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 5h 52m.
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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
- $29–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
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
- $23–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Kalamazoo to DeKalb is 204 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Kalamazoo to DeKalb.
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