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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 €22. 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 €22, and a train costs an average of €27.

Distance: 109 miles (177 km)

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€51

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2h 42m

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2h 12m

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3h 25m

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2h 55m

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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Amtrak350 Wolverine
06:45AM2h27
Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
10:12AMKalamazoo Station, Kalamazoo, MI
$341One-way
0 transfers

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Amtrak350 Wolverine
06:45AM2h27
Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
10:12AMKalamazoo Station, Kalamazoo, MI
$341One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

envoy airAA3415
09:01PM0h57
O'Hare International Airport
10:58PMKalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport
$4701One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Amtrak364 Blue Water
04:00PM2h08
Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
07:08PMKalamazoo Station, Kalamazoo, MI
$341One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak354 Wolverine
05:50PM2h06
Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
08:56PMKalamazoo Station, Kalamazoo, MI
$341One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak352 Wolverine
02:15PM2h09
Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
05:24PMKalamazoo Station, Kalamazoo, MI
$421One-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
03:30AMKalamazoo, Transit Center
$371One-way
0 transfers
envoy airAA3504
01:21PM1h00
O'Hare International Airport
03:21PMKalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport
$4701One-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 travel options between Chicago, IL and Kalamazoo, MI. You can take a train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Kalamazoo, MI from Chicago, IL is by taking a bus, which costs on average $23 (€21).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Chicago, IL to Kalamazoo, MI:

Taking a bus costs $146 (€131) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $169 (€152) for the same trip.

Taking a bus costs $4 (€3) less than taking a train, which costs on average $27 (€24) for the same trip.

The fastest way to get to Kalamazoo, MI from Chicago, IL is by flight with an average travel time of 51 min.

Other travel options to Kalamazoo, MI take longer:

Bus takes on average 2 h 50 min.

Getting to Kalamazoo, MI by train takes 2 h 6 min on average.

Kalamazoo, MI is approximately 110 miles (177 km) away from Chicago, IL.

The average frequency per day from Chicago, IL to Kalamazoo, MI is:

  • 4 buses a day.
  • 3 flights a day.
  • 3 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Chicago, IL to Kalamazoo, MI as scheduled services by train, bus or 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:

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Chicago, IL to Kalamazoo, MI:

    • You can travel by bus to Kalamazoo, MI from Chicago, IL with Greyhound or FlixBus, and you can find FlixBus Chicago, IL to Kalamazoo, MI tickets for $23 (€21) on Omio.
    • You can take a train from Chicago, IL to Kalamazoo, MI with Amtrak. Cheap tickets can be found for $27 (€24) with Amtrak from Chicago, IL to Kalamazoo, MI.

    Yes, there are direct routes from Chicago, IL to Kalamazoo, MI with the following travel companies:

    • You'll find 4 direct buses a day to Kalamazoo, MI with Greyhound.
    • You'll find 3 direct trains a day to Kalamazoo, MI with Amtrak.

    Direct services to Kalamazoo, MI tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

    Omio customers who travel from Chicago, IL to Kalamazoo, MI often also extend their vacation to go to Detroit, MI, Ann Arbor, MI, Grand Rapids, MI or Battle Creek, 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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