There are 5 ways to get from Purdue University to Kalamazoo by bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, INbus
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
6h 37m$39–81Drive 167.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Purdue University to Kalamazoocar 167.8 mi
3h 54m$31–45Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain Wolverine / ...
7h 47m$58–136Fly from Purdue University Airport
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane LAF - AZO
6h 23m$43–293Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane ORD - AZO
6h 9m$88–303
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 - $45 and takes 3h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Purdue University to Kalamazoo is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs $30 - $45.
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 37m.
The distance between Purdue University and Kalamazoo is 213 miles. The road distance is 168.7 miles.
The best way to get from Purdue University to Kalamazoo without a car is to bus which takes 6h 37m and costs $35 - $85.
It takes approximately 6h 37m 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 37m and costs $35 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $140 and takes 7h 47m, you could also fly, which costs $40 - $300 and takes 6h 23m.
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 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m 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 37m. 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 47m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
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
- $27–65
- 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
- $30–70
- 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 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- info@reindeershuttle.com
- Website
- reindeershuttle.com
Bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $56–75
- Website
- https://www.reindeershuttle.com
- Online Advance
- $56–61
- Walk up Cash
- $65–75
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