There are 7 ways to get from Carbondale to Kalamazoo by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain Wolverine / ...
8h 36m$146–293Drive 442 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carbondale to Kalamazoocar 442 mi
7h 23m$81–117Bus
- Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus
12h 20m$115–206Fly to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
- Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane MWA - AZO
5h 38m$95–411Train, bus
- Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
9h 34m$124–248Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MWA - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain
6h$165–354Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus
- Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane MWA - GRR
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus
8h 31m$157–717
Carbondale to Kalamazoo by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carbondale to Kalamazoo is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Carbondale to Kalamazoo is to fly which takes 5h 38m and costs $95 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Carbondale to Kalamazoo. However, there are services departing from Carbondale and arriving at Kalamazoo via St Louis Bus Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Carbondale to Kalamazoo. However, there are services departing from Carbondale and arriving at Kalamazoo via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.
The distance between Carbondale and Kalamazoo is 448 miles. The road distance is 444.6 miles.
The best way to get from Carbondale to Kalamazoo without a car is to train which takes 8h 36m and costs $140 - $300.
It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Carbondale to Kalamazoo, including transfers.
Carbondale to Kalamazoo bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Carbondale station.
Carbondale to Kalamazoo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Carbondale station.
The best way to get from Carbondale to Kalamazoo is to train which takes 8h 36m and costs $140 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $210 and takes 12h 20m, you could also fly, which costs $95 - $420 and takes 5h 38m.
What companies run services between Carbondale, IL, USA and Kalamazoo, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Carbondale to Kalamazoo via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carbondale to Kalamazoo via St. Louis, St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 12h 20m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Williamson County Regional Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–550
Flights from Williamson County Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Williamson County Regional Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–1,000
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Williamson County Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Carbondale to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Carbondale to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo Metro Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–24
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
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More Questions & Answers
Carbondale to Kalamazoo bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Louis station.
Kalamazoo is 1h ahead of Carbondale. It is currently 4:42 AM in Carbondale and 5:42 AM in Kalamazoo.
Carbondale to Kalamazoo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carbondale to Kalamazoo is 445 miles. It takes approximately 7h 23m to drive from Carbondale to Kalamazoo.
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