How to travel from Kalamazoo, MI to Chicago, IL

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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 26m. 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 $31.

Distance: 109 miles (177 km)

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from Kalamazoo, MI to Chicago, IL

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

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

Amtrak351 Wolverine
09:16AM2h16
Kalamazoo Station, Kalamazoo, MI
10:32AMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
$351One-way
0 transfers

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Greyhound
12:10PM3h10
Kalamazoo, Transit Center
02:20PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station
$321One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

envoy airAA3634
12:19PM1h12
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport
12:31PMO'Hare International Airport
$4161One-way
0 transfers

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Amtrak353 Wolverine
12:28PM2h34
Kalamazoo Station, Kalamazoo, MI
02:02PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
$371One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak355 Wolverine
09:00PM2h40
Kalamazoo Station, Kalamazoo, MI
10:40PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
$351One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak365 Blue Water
10:26AM2h19
Kalamazoo Station, Kalamazoo, MI
11:45AMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
$651One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
07:30PM2h55
Kalamazoo, Transit Center
09:25PMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station
$321One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
03:15AM3h10
Kalamazoo, Transit Center
05:25AMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station
$351One-way
0 transfers
envoy airAA3595
07:10PM1h18
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport
07:28PMO'Hare International Airport
$4161One-way
0 transfers
envoy airAA3483
07:00AM1h21
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport
07:21AMO'Hare International Airport
$4681One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Kalamazoo, MI to Chicago, IL

Travel to Chicago, IL 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 Kalamazoo, MI to Chicago, IL.

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There are 3 options to travel between Kalamazoo, MI and Chicago, IL including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Kalamazoo, MI to Chicago, IL is a bus with an average price of $22 (€17).

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

A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kalamazoo, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $31 (€24).

A bus is $347 (€276) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kalamazoo, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $369 (€293).

The fastest way to travel from Kalamazoo, MI to Chicago, IL is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 16m.

Bus takes on average 2h 55m.

The distance from Kalamazoo, MI to Chicago, IL is approximately 109 miles (177 km).
The average frequency per day from Kalamazoo, MI to Chicago, IL 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 Kalamazoo, MI and Chicago, IL 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 Kalamazoo, MI to Chicago, IL:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Kalamazoo, MI to Chicago, IL, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Kalamazoo, MI to Chicago, IL with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 3 direct buses per day with Greyhound, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Kalamazoo, MI to Chicago, IL often also extend their vacation to go to San Francisco, CA, New York, NY, Indianapolis, IN, Milwaukee, WI, Minneapolis, MN. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Chicago, IL and these popular destinations at a great price.
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