There are 5 ways to get from Kalamazoo to Purdue University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, plane, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union StationWolverine / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak StationCardinal
6h 50m$60–139Drive 177.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kalamazoo to Purdue University177.3 mi
3h 31m$33–47Bus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak StationChicago
7h 12m$47–80Fly, shuttle
- Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)AZO - ORD
- Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, IN
7h 4m$86–286Bus via Des Plaines
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0160
- Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Co-Rec Circle DrivePurdue / ...
7h 53m$81–117
Kalamazoo to Purdue University by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalamazoo to Purdue University is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Kalamazoo to Purdue University is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalamazoo to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo Bus Stop and arriving at First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 via Chicago Union Station and Columbia St & 2nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
The distance between Kalamazoo and Purdue University is 261 miles. The road distance is 178.3 miles.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Purdue University without a car is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs $55 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Kalamazoo to Purdue University, including transfers.
Kalamazoo to Purdue University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kalamazoo Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Purdue University is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs $55 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 7h 12m.
Kalamazoo to Purdue University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalamazoo to Purdue University is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Kalamazoo to Purdue University.
What companies run services between Kalamazoo, MI, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
You can take a train from Kalamazoo to Purdue University via Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Purdue University via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 7h 12m.
- 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
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 Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- 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/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $23–45
- Phone
- +1(765)4973828
- Website
- lafayettelimo.com
Shuttle from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $55
- Schedules at
- lafayettelimo.com
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- info@reindeershuttle.com
- Website
- reindeershuttle.com
Bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Co-Rec Circle Drive
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $56–75
- Website
- https://www.reindeershuttle.com
- Online Advance
- $56–61
- Walk up Cash
- $65–75
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