There are 6 ways to get from Kalamazoo to Effingham by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union StationWolverine / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Amtrak StationSaluki / ...
6h 57m$54–148Bus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Chicago to Lupita's Grocery - EffinghamChicago
8h 51m$81–196Drive 320.7 mi
- Drive from Kalamazoo to Effingham320.7 mi
5h 17m$59–85Fly Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train
- Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)AZO - CMI
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Amtrak Station
7h 3m$64–344Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Decatur Airport, drive
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Station
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)ORD - DEC
- Drive from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Effingham
6h 47m$77–359Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Station
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)ORD - CMI
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Amtrak Station
7h 31m$83–375
Kalamazoo to Effingham by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalamazoo to Effingham is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Kalamazoo to Effingham is to drive which takes 5h 17m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalamazoo to Effingham. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo Bus Stop and arriving at Lupita's Grocery - Effingham via Harrison & Jefferson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalamazoo to Effingham station. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo and arriving at Effingham Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
The distance between Kalamazoo and Effingham is 338 miles. The road distance is 322.6 miles.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Effingham without a car is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs $50 - $150.
It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Kalamazoo to Effingham, including transfers.
Kalamazoo to Effingham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kalamazoo Bus Stop station.
Kalamazoo to Effingham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kalamazoo station.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Effingham is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs $50 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $200 and takes 8h 51m.
What companies run services between Kalamazoo, MI, USA and Effingham, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Kalamazoo to Effingham Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Lupita's Grocery - Effingham via Chicago Bus Station, Harrison & Jefferson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, and Chicago in around 8h 51m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Decatur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
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
Train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- 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
- $23–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Chicago to Lupita's Grocery - Effingham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–160
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $55–160
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More Questions & Answers
Kalamazoo to Effingham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Effingham is 1h behind Kalamazoo. It is currently 5:35 AM in Kalamazoo and 4:35 AM in Effingham.
Kalamazoo to Effingham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalamazoo to Effingham is 323 miles. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Kalamazoo to Effingham.
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