There are 7 ways to get from Kalamazoo to Normal 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 Bloomington-NormalLincoln Service / ...
5h 14m$47–159Fly Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
cheapest- Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)AZO - BMI
6h 31m$42–292Bus via Oak Brook
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Watterson CommonsPeoria line
7h 39m$73–129Drive 246.8 mi
- Drive from Kalamazoo to Normal246.8 mi
4h 14m$45–65Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to BloomingtonGreyhound US0145S
8h 50m$59–116Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Station
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)ORD - BMI
6h 7m$63–335Fly Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)AZO - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
6h 27m$50–296
Kalamazoo to Normal by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalamazoo to Normal is to drive which costs $45 - $65 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Kalamazoo to Normal is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs $45 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalamazoo to Normal. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo Bus Stop and arriving at Bloomington via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalamazoo to Normal. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
The distance between Kalamazoo and Normal is 262 miles. The road distance is 248.2 miles.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Normal without a car is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs $45 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Kalamazoo to Normal, including transfers.
Kalamazoo to Normal bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kalamazoo Bus Stop station.
Kalamazoo to Normal train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kalamazoo station.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Normal is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs $45 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus via Oak Brook, which costs $70 - $130 and takes 7h 39m, you could also fly, which costs $40 - $300 and takes 6h 31m.
What companies run services between Kalamazoo, MI, USA and Normal, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Kalamazoo to Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Watterson Commons via Chicago Bus Station, Clinton-Blue, Forest Park, Forest Park CTA Station, and Oakbrook Mall in around 7h 39m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
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
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–70
- 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/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Oakbrook Mall to Watterson Commons
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
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More Questions & Answers
Kalamazoo to Normal bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Normal is 1h behind Kalamazoo. It is currently 1:47 AM in Kalamazoo and 12:47 AM in Normal.
Kalamazoo to Normal train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalamazoo to Normal is 248 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Kalamazoo to Normal.
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