There are 5 ways to get from Carmel to Kalamazoo by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain Wolverine / ...
8h 34m$142–269Drive 178.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carmel to Kalamazoocar 178.3 mi
4h 4m$33–47Bus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
8h 41m$66–103Taxi, fly
- Take the taxi from Carmel to Indianapolis-Airport-INDtaxi
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane IND - AZO
5h 17m$131–470Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 11m$92–148
Indianapolis (IND) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carmel to Kalamazoo is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Carmel to Kalamazoo is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Carmel to Kalamazoo. However, there are services departing from Commerce Crossing & River Crossing Blvd and arriving at Kalamazoo Bus Stop via Indianapolis Union Station and Gary Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Carmel to Kalamazoo. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Kalamazoo via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
The distance between Carmel and Kalamazoo is 351 miles. The road distance is 179.3 miles.
The best way to get from Carmel to Kalamazoo without a car is to train which takes 8h 34m and costs $140 - $270.
It takes approximately 8h 34m to get from Carmel to Kalamazoo, including transfers.
Carmel to Kalamazoo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Carmel to Kalamazoo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Carmel to Kalamazoo is to train which takes 8h 34m and costs $140 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 8h 41m.
What companies run services between Carmel, IN, USA and Kalamazoo, MI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Carmel to Kalamazoo via Indianapolis and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Carmel to Kalamazoo Bus Stop via Commerce Crossing & River Crossing Blvd, Ctc-J, Indianapolis Union Station, and Gary Bus Station in around 8h 41m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $29–45
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- $70–90
Green Cab
- Phone
- +1 317-298-9999
Yellow Taxi of Hamilton County
- Phone
- +1 317-770-0777
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More Questions & Answers
Carmel to Kalamazoo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Gary Bus Station.
Carmel to Kalamazoo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carmel to Kalamazoo is 179 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Carmel to Kalamazoo.
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