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How to get fromDes Moines to Kalamazooby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 10 ways to get from Des Moines to Kalamazoo by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane plane DSM - AZO
    5h 39m
    $76–375

  2. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    11h 20m

  3. Bus, train via Galesburg

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain train
    11h 31m
    $198–316

  4. Drive  459.3 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Kalamazoocar car 459.3 mi
    7h 43m
    $79–114

  5. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DSM - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain train
    5h 55m
    $134–401

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DSM - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain train
    5h 30m
    $146–498

  7. Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane DSM - GRR
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoobus bus
    7h 47m
    $88–401

  8. Fly to Detroit, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane DSM - DTW
    2. Take the train from Dearborn to Kalamazootrain train
    6h 20m
    $181–695

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain train Wolverine / ...
    11h 20m
    $140–215

  10. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0160
    12h
    $92–135

Des Moines (DSM) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration5h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 435.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Kalamazoo, MI, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Kalamazoo via Chicago Bus Station and Chicago Union Station in around 11h 20m.

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