There are 3 ways to get from Kalamazoo to Kankakee by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union StationWolverine / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to KankakeeSaluki / ...
4h 27m$39–109Drive 169.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kalamazoo to Kankakee169.1 mi
2h 54m$31–45Bus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Chicago to Tacos Del Norte - KankakeeChicago / ...
7h 14m$63–186
Kalamazoo to Kankakee by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalamazoo to Kankakee is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Kalamazoo to Kankakee is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalamazoo to Kankakee. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo Bus Stop and arriving at Chestnut & N. Schuyler via Harrison & Jefferson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Chicago and Stop 340157. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalamazoo to Kankakee. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo and arriving at Kankakee via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Kalamazoo and Kankakee is 194 miles. The road distance is 170.1 miles.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Kankakee without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs $35 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Kalamazoo to Kankakee, including transfers.
Kalamazoo to Kankakee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kalamazoo Bus Stop station.
Kalamazoo to Kankakee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kalamazoo station.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Kankakee is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs $35 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $190 and takes 7h 14m.
What companies run services between Kalamazoo, MI, USA and Kankakee, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Kalamazoo to Kankakee via Chicago Union Station in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chestnut & N. Schuyler via Chicago Bus Station, Harrison & Jefferson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Chicago, Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee, and Stop 340157 in around 7h 14m.
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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
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kankakee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–21
- 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
- $23–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Chicago to Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–130
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $35–130
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More Questions & Answers
Kalamazoo to Kankakee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Kankakee is 1h behind Kalamazoo. It is currently 7:17 PM in Kalamazoo and 6:17 PM in Kankakee.
Kalamazoo to Kankakee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalamazoo to Kankakee is 170 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Kalamazoo to Kankakee.
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