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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 $24. 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 $24, and a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 109 miles (177 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$45 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Kalamazoo, MI:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Kalamazoo, MI costing on average $45 (€37).
A bus is $391 (€315) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Kalamazoo, MI costing on average $428 (€345).
Other travel options to Kalamazoo, MI take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 12m.
Bus takes on average 2h 40m.
Travel optionsfrom Chicago, IL to Kalamazoo, MI
How to get from Chicago, IL to Kalamazoo, MI by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
11:35 PM2h55Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station3:30 AMKalamazoo, Transit Center$331One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
11:35 PM2h55Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station3:30 AMKalamazoo, Transit Center$331One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AA619310:30 PM1h01O'Hare International Airport12:31 AMKalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport$4471One-way0 transfers
Other options
364 Blue Water4:00 PM2h08Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL7:08 PMKalamazoo Station, Kalamazoo, MI$521One-way0 transfers
354 Wolverine4:50 PM2h06Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL7:56 PMKalamazoo Station, Kalamazoo, MI$641One-way0 transfers
350 Wolverine6:45 AM2h27Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL10:12 AMKalamazoo Station, Kalamazoo, MI$641One-way0 transfers
3:55 PM3h00Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station7:55 PMKalamazoo, Transit Center$351One-way0 transfers
6:20 AM3h00Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station10:20 AMKalamazoo, Transit Center$381One-way0 transfers
AA64181:10 PM1h06O'Hare International Airport3:16 PMKalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport$4731One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Chicago, IL to Kalamazoo, MI
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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Kalamazoo, MI:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Kalamazoo, MI costing on average $45 (€37).
A bus is $391 (€315) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Kalamazoo, MI costing on average $428 (€345).
Other travel options to Kalamazoo, MI take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 12m.
Bus takes on average 2h 40m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Kalamazoo, MI by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Kalamazoo, MI by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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