There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Almena 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 28m$90–145Drive 132.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Almenacar 132.9 mi
2h 20m$25–35Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 28m$95–125Fly 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$98–340Bus via 9th Street & Stadium
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
4h 29m$55–86Fly 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 6m$62–411Fly to Muskegon, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG)plane ORD - MKG
- Drive from Muskegon (MKG) to Almenacar
4h 14m$116–195
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Almena is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Almena is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs $24 - $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 $85 - $150.
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 $85 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $130 and takes 2h 28m, you could also fly, which costs $95 - $340 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 $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 $50–70 and the journey takes 2h 6m.
- 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
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
- 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
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Muskegon
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–170
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- 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 Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Almena bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kalamazoo station.
Almena is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 9:47 AM in Chicago and 10:47 AM 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 54+ hotels available in Almena.