There are 5 ways to get from Chicago 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$47–92Drive 143.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Western Michigan Universitycar 143.3 mi
2h 30m$27–38Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 50m$52–73Fly
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane ORD - AZO
3h 3m$58–291Bus via Chicago Bus Station
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
3h 39m$45–61
Chicago to Western Michigan University by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Western Michigan University is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Western Michigan University is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago 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 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 and Western Michigan University is 140 miles. The road distance is 144.1 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago 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 to Western Michigan University, including transfers.
Chicago to Western Michigan University bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Western Michigan University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Western Michigan University is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs $45 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $75 and takes 2h 50m, you could also fly, which costs $55 - $300 and takes 3h 3m.
What companies run services between Chicago, 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 $50–75 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.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
- $50–75
- 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
- $24–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Western Michigan University bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kalamazoo station.
Western Michigan University is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 5:23 PM in Chicago and 6:23 PM in Western Michigan University.
Chicago to Western Michigan University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kalamazoo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Western Michigan University is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Chicago to Western Michigan University.
There are 50+ hotels available in Western Michigan University.