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 $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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$45

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$37

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$45

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2h 42m

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2h 12m

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3h 10m

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2h 40m

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2h 14m

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The cheapest way to travel from Chicago, IL to Kalamazoo, MI is a bus with an average price of $37 (€30).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Chicago, IL to Kalamazoo, MI is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Kalamazoo, MI take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 12m.

Bus takes on average 2h 40m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Chicago, IL and Kalamazoo, MI including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Chicago, IL to Kalamazoo, MI among Omio's users.

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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
    11:35 PM2h55
    Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station
    3:30 AMKalamazoo, Transit Center
    $331One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Greyhound
    11:35 PM2h55
    Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station
    3:30 AMKalamazoo, Transit Center
    $331One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • skywest airlinesAA6193
    10:30 PM1h01
    O'Hare International Airport
    12:31 AMKalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport
    $4471One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak364 Blue Water
    4:00 PM2h08
    Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
    7:08 PMKalamazoo Station, Kalamazoo, MI
    $521One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak354 Wolverine
    4:50 PM2h06
    Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
    7:56 PMKalamazoo Station, Kalamazoo, MI
    $641One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak350 Wolverine
    6:45 AM2h27
    Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
    10:12 AMKalamazoo Station, Kalamazoo, MI
    $641One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greyhound
    3:55 PM3h00
    Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station
    7:55 PMKalamazoo, Transit Center
    $351One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greyhound
    6:20 AM3h00
    Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station
    10:20 AMKalamazoo, Transit Center
    $381One-way
    0 transfers
  • skywest airlinesAA6418
    1:10 PM1h06
    O'Hare International Airport
    3:16 PMKalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport
    $4731One-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 $37 (€30).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Chicago, IL to Kalamazoo, MI is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Kalamazoo, MI take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 12m.

Bus takes on average 2h 40m.

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 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.
  • 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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