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$121–272Drive 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$98–180Fly to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
- Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane MWA - AZO
5h 28m$95–421Train, 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$106–227Fly 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 4m$150–339Fly 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 18m$147–717
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 28m and costs $95 - $430.
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 $120 - $280.
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 $120 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $180 and takes 12h 20m, you could also fly, which costs $95 - $430 and takes 5h 28m.
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
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Williamson County Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Williamson County Regional Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Carbondale to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Carbondale to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo Metro Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–24
- Website
- Indian Trails
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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 6:40 PM in Carbondale and 7:40 PM 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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