There are 7 ways to get from Dayton to Kalamazoo by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train via Toledo
best- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Toledo to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Kalamazootrain
9h 2m$78–143Drive 215.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dayton to Kalamazoocar 215.2 mi
5h 4m$40–57Bus, train
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain
12h 19m$123–257Fly to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
- Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane DAY - AZO
7h 5m$74–454Bus via Detroit (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0135 / ...
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
9h 29m$53–107Bus
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
10h 40m$80–147Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DAY - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain
7h 5m$94–427
Dayton to Kalamazoo by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dayton to Kalamazoo is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 5h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Dayton to Kalamazoo is to drive which takes 5h 4m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Dayton to Kalamazoo. However, there are services departing from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. and arriving at Kalamazoo Bus Stop via Dayton Trotwood Bus Station and Detroit Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.
The distance between Dayton and Kalamazoo is 316 miles. The road distance is 216.5 miles.
The best way to get from Dayton to Kalamazoo without a car is to bus and train via Toledo which takes 9h 2m and costs $75 - $150.
It takes approximately 9h 2m to get from Dayton to Kalamazoo, including transfers.
Dayton to Kalamazoo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station.
The best way to get from Dayton to Kalamazoo is to fly which takes 7h 5m and costs $70 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus via Detroit, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 9h 29m.
Dayton to Kalamazoo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dayton to Kalamazoo is 216 miles. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Dayton to Kalamazoo.
What companies run services between Dayton, OH, USA and Kalamazoo, MI, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Dayton (DAY) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. to Kalamazoo Bus Stop via Northwest Hub, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, and Detroit Bus Station in around 9h 29m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Dayton to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Flights from Dayton to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dayton to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Flights from Dayton to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Dayton to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Atlanta, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- 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 Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Toledo to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–70
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Toledo to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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