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Compare train, bus, and flight for Kalamazoo, MI to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kalamazoo, MI to Chicago, IL 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 24m. 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 $30.
Distance: 109 miles (177 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$42 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Kalamazoo, MI to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $7 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kalamazoo, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $42 (€34).
A bus is $393 (€318) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kalamazoo, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $429 (€346).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 24m.
Bus takes on average 2h 59m.
Travel optionsfrom Kalamazoo, MI to Chicago, IL
How to get from Kalamazoo, MI to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Kalamazoo, MI to Chicago, IL is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 3:15 AM3h10Kalamazoo, Transit Center5:25 AMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$341One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 3:15 AM3h10Kalamazoo, Transit Center5:25 AMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$341One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AA62075:39 AM1h11Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport5:50 AMO'Hare International Airport$4051One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 365 Blue Water10:26 AM2h19Kalamazoo Station, Kalamazoo, MI11:45 AMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$341One-way0 transfers
- 351 Wolverine9:53 AM2h16Kalamazoo Station, Kalamazoo, MI11:09 AMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$361One-way0 transfers
- 355 Wolverine8:00 PM2h40Kalamazoo Station, Kalamazoo, MI9:40 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$631One-way0 transfers
- 7:30 PM2h55Kalamazoo, Transit Center9:25 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$351One-way0 transfers
- 12:10 PM3h10Kalamazoo, Transit Center2:20 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$351One-way0 transfers
- AA489911:52 AM1h20Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport12:12 PMO'Hare International Airport$4051One-way0 transfers
- AA64183:48 PM1h22Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport4:10 PMO'Hare International Airport$4051One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Kalamazoo, MI to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $7 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kalamazoo, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $42 (€34).
A bus is $393 (€318) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kalamazoo, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $429 (€346).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 24m.
Bus takes on average 2h 59m.
- 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 Kalamazoo, MI and Chicago, IL as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Kalamazoo Station, Kalamazoo, MI and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
- Flights mostly depart from Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport and arrive in O'Hare International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Kalamazoo, Transit Center and arrive in Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Indian Trails to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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