There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Almena by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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 Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain Wolverine / ...
2h 28m$120–170Drive 132.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Almenacar 132.9 mi
2h 20m$23–33Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 28mFly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane ORD - AZO
3h 15m$92–320Bus via 9th Street & Stadium (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
4h 34m$59–81Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane ORD - GRR
- Drive from Grand-Rapids-Airport-GRR to Almenacar
3h 55m$42–260Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane MDW - GRR
- Drive from Grand-Rapids-Airport-GRR to Almenacar
3h 35m$66–420Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to South Bend, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN)plane ORD - SBN
- Drive from South-Bend-Airport-SBN to Almenacar
4h 2m$42–250
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Almena is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Almena is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Almena. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Kalamazoo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Almena. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Kalamazoo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
The distance between Chicago and Almena is 151 miles. The road distance is 133.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Almena without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs $120 - $170.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Chicago to Almena, including transfers.
Chicago to Almena bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Almena train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Almena is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs $120 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 28m, you could also fly, which costs $90 - $320 and takes 3h 15m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Almena, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo 4 times a day. Tickets cost $75–120 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo 3 times a week, and the journey takes 2h 6m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $75–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Almena bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kalamazoo station.
Almena is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 10:04 PM in Chicago and 11:04 PM in Almena.
Chicago to Almena train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kalamazoo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Almena is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Chicago to Almena.
There are 61+ hotels available in Almena.