How to travel from Chicago, IL to Kalamazoo, MI

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Chicago, IL to Kalamazoo, MI

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Kalamazoo, MI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a train costs an average of $30.

Distance: 109 miles (177 km)

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$49

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$37

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2h 42m

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3h 27m

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from Chicago, IL to Kalamazoo, MI

How to get from Chicago, IL to Kalamazoo, MI by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Chicago, IL to Kalamazoo, MI is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Greyhound
06:20AM3h00
Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station
10:20AMKalamazoo, Transit Center
$371One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Greyhound
06:20AM3h00
Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station
10:20AMKalamazoo, Transit Center
$371One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

envoy airAA3595
04:40PM0h56
O'Hare International Airport
06:36PMKalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport
$4861One-way
0 transfers

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Amtrak350 Wolverine
06:45AM2h27
Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
10:12AMKalamazoo Station, Kalamazoo, MI
$421One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak364 Blue Water
04:00PM2h08
Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
07:08PMKalamazoo Station, Kalamazoo, MI
$941One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak352 Wolverine
02:15PM2h09
Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
05:24PMKalamazoo Station, Kalamazoo, MI
$941One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
03:55PM3h00
Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station
07:55PMKalamazoo, Transit Center
$391One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
11:35PM2h55
Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station
04:30AMKalamazoo, Transit Center
$481One-way
0 transfers
envoy airAA3513
09:20PM1h04
O'Hare International Airport
11:24PMKalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport
$4861One-way
0 transfers
envoy airAA3634
09:50AM0h59
O'Hare International Airport
11:49AMKalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport
$4861One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Chicago, IL to Kalamazoo, MI

Travel to Kalamazoo, MI easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Chicago, IL to Kalamazoo, MI.

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There are 3 options to travel between Chicago, IL and Kalamazoo, MI including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Chicago, IL to Kalamazoo, MI is a bus with an average price of $23 (€19).

This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Kalamazoo, MI:

A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Kalamazoo, MI costing on average $30 (€25).

A bus is $339 (€275) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Kalamazoo, MI costing on average $363 (€293).

The fastest way to travel from Chicago, IL to Kalamazoo, MI is by flight with an average journey time of 56m.

Other travel options to Kalamazoo, MI take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 8m.

Bus takes on average 2h 55m.

The distance from Chicago, IL to Kalamazoo, MI is approximately 109 miles (177 km).
The average frequency per day from Chicago, IL to Kalamazoo, MI is:
  • Around 3 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.
  • Around 1 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chicago, IL and Kalamazoo, MI as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Chicago, IL to Kalamazoo, MI:
  • Flights mostly depart from O'Hare International Airport and arrive in Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL and arrive in Kalamazoo Station, Kalamazoo, MI.
  • Buses mostly depart from Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station and arrive in Kalamazoo, Transit Center.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Chicago, IL to Kalamazoo, MI, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Barons Bus to go to Kalamazoo, MI by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Kalamazoo, MI by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Chicago, IL to Kalamazoo, MI with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Chicago, IL to Kalamazoo, MI often also extend their vacation to go to Detroit, MI, Ann Arbor, MI, Battle Creek, MI, Grand Rapids, MI, East Lansing, MI. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Kalamazoo, MI and these popular destinations at a great price.
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