There are 4 ways to get from Detroit to Western Michigan University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Detroit to Kalamazootrain Wolverine
3h 31m$49–97Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
3h 44m$23–42Drive 140.7 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Western Michigan Universitycar 140.7 mi
2h 22m$26–38Fly
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane DTW - AZO
3h 3m$63–358
Detroit to Western Michigan University by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Western Michigan University is to bus which costs $23 - $45 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit to Western Michigan University is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit station to Western Michigan University. However, there are services departing from Detroit Bus Station and arriving at W. Michigan & Sprague via Kalamazoo Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Detroit to Western Michigan University. However, there are services departing from Detroit and arriving at Kalamazoo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
The distance between Detroit and Western Michigan University is 146 miles. The road distance is 141.6 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit to Western Michigan University without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs $45 - $100.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Detroit to Western Michigan University, including transfers.
Detroit to Western Michigan University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Detroit Bus Station.
Detroit to Western Michigan University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Detroit to Western Michigan University is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs $45 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $45 and takes 3h 44m, you could also fly, which costs $60 - $360 and takes 3h 3m.
What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Western Michigan University, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Detroit to Kalamazoo 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop 3 times a day. Tickets cost $21–45 and the journey takes 3h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Detroit to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- 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 Detroit Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Detroit to Western Michigan University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kalamazoo Bus Stop station.
Detroit to Western Michigan University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kalamazoo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Western Michigan University is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Detroit to Western Michigan University.
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