There are 5 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Western Michigan University by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain Wolverine / ...
2h 50m$46–92Bus via Chicago Bus Station (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
3h 48m$24–44Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 50m$51–70Drive 144.2 mi
- Drive from Chicago Union Station to Western Michigan Universitycar 144.2 mi
2h 30m$27–38Fly
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane ORD - AZO
3h 16m$58–291
Chicago Union Station to Western Michigan University by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Western Michigan University is to bus via Chicago Bus Station which costs $24 - $45 and takes 3h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Western Michigan University is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Union Station station to Western Michigan University. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at W. Michigan & Sprague via Kalamazoo Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago Union Station station to Western Michigan University. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Kalamazoo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
The distance between Chicago Union Station and Western Michigan University is 140 miles. The road distance is 145 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to Western Michigan University without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs $45 - $95.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Chicago Union Station to Western Michigan University, including transfers.
Chicago Union Station to Western Michigan University bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago Union Station to Western Michigan University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to Western Michigan University is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs $45 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $70 and takes 2h 50m, you could also fly, which costs $55 - $300 and takes 3h 16m.
What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Western Michigan University, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo 3 times a week. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 2h 6m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- 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 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
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
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago Union Station to Western Michigan University bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kalamazoo station.
Western Michigan University is 1h ahead of Chicago Union Station. It is currently 10:00 PM in Chicago Union Station and 11:00 PM in Western Michigan University.
Chicago Union Station to Western Michigan University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kalamazoo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Union Station to Western Michigan University is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Chicago Union Station to Western Michigan University.
There are 48+ hotels available in Western Michigan University.