There are 3 ways to get from Purdue University to Kalamazoo by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, IN
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus StopGreyhound US0160
6h 39m$43–74Drive 176.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purdue University to Kalamazoo176.8 mi
3h 31m$33–47Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationCardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to KalamazooWolverine / ...
7h 44m$69–161
Purdue University to Kalamazoo by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purdue University to Kalamazoo is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Kalamazoo is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Purdue University to Kalamazoo. However, there are services departing from Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011 and arriving at Kalamazoo Bus Stop via Lafayette Amtrak Station and Gary Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
The distance between Purdue University and Kalamazoo is 213 miles. The road distance is 177.9 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Kalamazoo without a car is to bus which takes 6h 39m and costs $40 - $75.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Purdue University to Kalamazoo, including transfers.
Purdue University to Kalamazoo bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, depart from Lafayette Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Kalamazoo is to bus which takes 6h 39m and costs $40 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $170 and takes 7h 44m.
Purdue University to Kalamazoo bus services, operated by Amtrak Thruway, arrive at Gary, IN station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purdue University to Kalamazoo is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Purdue University to Kalamazoo.
What companies run services between Purdue University, IN, USA and Kalamazoo, MI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Kalamazoo Bus Stop via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, Columbia St & 2nd St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Gary, IN, and Gary Bus Station in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Purdue University to Kalamazoo via Aspire Apts at Discovery Park: BUS011, Columbia St & 2nd St, Lafayette Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 44m.
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Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $19–45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–28
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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