Trains from Chicago to Kalamazoo, MI

Trains from Chicago to Kalamazoo

There are five daily trains taking passengers from Chicago to Kalamazoo from Monday to Sunday. On average, one train departs along this route every 3 hours, giving passengers loads of choice. Journey time varies slightly from time to time, but the journey usually takes around 2 hours and 10 minutes. The first train from Chicago to Kalamazoo takes slightly longer and the last train takes an extra hour because there is a connecting bus. The distance between Chicago and Kalamazoo is 147 miles (236 kilometers). For the return journey, there are four trains available per day. This timetable also remains the same from Monday to Sunday.

Which train companies travel from Chicago to Kalamazoo?

Amtrak provides the train from Chicago to Kalamazoo. Amtrak is a national rail operator with more than 500 destinations in 46 states. Amtrak trains are typically comfortable and convenient, offering travelers a great option for getting from Chicago to Kalmazoo

How long is the train ride from Chicago to Kalamazoo?

The train from Chicago to Kalamazoo on average takes 2 hours and 10 minutes with the last train taking an additional hour. The return journey takes 2 hours and 20 minutes on average, and the last train takes an additional 20 minutes. This is one of the fastest and most convenient method of transport for getting from Chicago to Kalamazoo.

How many trains are there from Chicago to Kalamazoo?

Five trains run from Chicago to Kalamazoo every day from Monday to Sunday. Every day follows the same schedule, and there are a total of 35 trains per week on this route. On average, there is a train departing every 3 hours, with the first one leaving at 7:20 a.m. and the last one at 10:35 p.m.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Chicago to Kalamazoo?

Departure station: The departure station is Chicago IL, Union Station (CHI). This station is located in the city center and has many facilities. It provides disabled access, a food court and shops, ATMs, restrooms, mobile phone charging areas, a premier lounge: a Metropolitan lounge, paid parking, and ticket offices. The station is closed between 1.00 a.m.-5.00 a.m. There are underground and overground parking facilities available at Chicago Union Station located at 565 Quincy St., 225 S. Desplaines St., 113 S. Clinton St., and 500 W. Monroe St. Trains are called and boarded 45 minutes before departure.

There are many public transport options available near Chicago Union Station. There are six subway stations nearby; Quincy station which operates the CTA brown, orange, pink and purple lines, Clinton station which operates the blue line and Ogilvie transportation center, La Salle Street station and Millennium station which all offer rapid transit public transport. There are also many CTA buses that travel to and from the station. There is also a bike-share system available with Divvy. The nearest Divvy stations are at Adams St. (west of canal St.), Clinton St. (north of Jackson Blvd.) and Canal St. (north of Van Buren St).

Arrival station: The arrival station is Kalamazoo Transportation center, which is also located centrally. The station is open from 8.30 a.m. to 11.00 p.m. and provides paid parking, disabled access, ATM, Quik-Trak kiosks, restrooms, ticket sales office, vending machines, water fountain, but unfortunately no public WiFi. Any passengers needing to check-in luggage must arrive 45 minutes before their departure. There is meter, short term and long term parking available at Kalamazoo Transportation center. Meter parking is located on the North Burdick Street, Kalamazoo Avenue, and North Rose Street, short term parking is located at the parking lot on 459 North Rose Street and long term parking is located on 320 North Rose Street. If possible, it is usually recommended that visitors rent a car during their stay. While there are some public transport options available in Kalamazoo, they aren't always in operation. For example, metro transit buses do not run on Sundays. They are available from 6.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. on weekdays and 8.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. on Saturdays. The bus routes have frequencies of 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 45 minutes, and 60 minutes, depending on the route and time of day. There is no subway in Kalamazoo but there are a number of taxi services available, such as Yellow cab/Checker cab and Uber.