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

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There are 7 ways to get from Effingham to Kalamazoo by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Effingham to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0125
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 35m
    $83–136

  2. Drive 320.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Effingham to Kalamazoocar car 320.5 mi
    5h 21m
    $59–85

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain train Wolverine / ...
    6h 57m
    $111–220

  4. Train to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane plane CMI - AZO
    8h 38m
    $84–360

  5. Bus via Cicero

    1. Take the bus from Lupita's Grocery - Effingham to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus bus Milwaukee
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 42m
    $109–231

  6. Drive to Decatur Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Effingham to Decatur Airport (DEC)car car
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DEC - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain train
    6h 44m
    $88–331

  7. Train to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMI - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain train
    7h 44m
    $118–383

Effingham to Kalamazoo by bus and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration6h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 357.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Kalamazoo, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Effingham to Kalamazoo via Chicago Bus Station and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Effingham Station to Kalamazoo via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 57m.

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