There are 5 ways to get from Des Plaines to Kalamazoo by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train
best- Take the train from Des Plaines to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain Wolverine / ...
3h 49m$47–98Drive 162.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Plaines to Kalamazoocar 162.2 mi
2h 55m$30–43Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
4h 44m$47–68Fly
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane ORD - AZO
3h 43m$37–262Line 56 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Jeffersonbus 56
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 4m$55–81
Des Plaines to Kalamazoo by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Plaines to Kalamazoo is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Des Plaines to Kalamazoo is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Plaines to Kalamazoo. However, there are services departing from Madison & Canal and arriving at Kalamazoo Bus Stop via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Des Plaines to Kalamazoo. However, there are services departing from Des Plaines and arriving at Kalamazoo via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Des Plaines and Kalamazoo is 155 miles. The road distance is 163.1 miles.
The best way to get from Des Plaines to Kalamazoo without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs $45 - $100.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Des Plaines to Kalamazoo, including transfers.
Des Plaines to Kalamazoo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Des Plaines to Kalamazoo train services, operated by Metra, depart from Des Plaines station.
The best way to get from Des Plaines to Kalamazoo is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs $45 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 44m, you could also fly, which costs $35 - $270 and takes 3h 43m.
What companies run services between Des Plaines, IL, USA and Kalamazoo, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Des Plaines to Kalamazoo via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop 3 times a day. Tickets cost $24–45 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Jefferson Lines also services this route 3 times a day.
- 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
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Des Plaines to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–5
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 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
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Jefferson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $3
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
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More Questions & Answers
Des Plaines to Kalamazoo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kalamazoo Bus Stop station.
Kalamazoo is 1h ahead of Des Plaines. It is currently 1:35 PM in Des Plaines and 2:35 PM in Kalamazoo.
Des Plaines to Kalamazoo train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Plaines to Kalamazoo is 163 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Des Plaines to Kalamazoo.
There are 50+ hotels available in Kalamazoo.