There are 5 ways to get from Evanston to Kalamazoo by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain Wolverine / ...
3h 40m$52–98Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
4h 49m$28–53Line 147 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Washingtonbus 147
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 9m$52–78Drive 157.1 mi
- Drive from Evanston to Kalamazoocar 157.1 mi
2h 50m$29–42Subway, fly
- Take the subway from Davis to Clark/Lakesubway
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane ORD - AZO
4h 53m$36–272
Evanston to Kalamazoo by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Evanston to Kalamazoo is to bus which costs $28 - $55 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Evanston to Kalamazoo is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Evanston to Kalamazoo. However, there are services departing from Paulina & Howard Terminal and arriving at Kalamazoo via Michigan & Washington and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Evanston to Kalamazoo. However, there are services departing from Evanston and arriving at Kalamazoo via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Evanston and Kalamazoo is 150 miles. The road distance is 158 miles.
The best way to get from Evanston to Kalamazoo without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs $50 - $100.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Evanston to Kalamazoo, including transfers.
Evanston to Kalamazoo bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Paulina & Howard Terminal station.
Evanston to Kalamazoo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Evanston to Kalamazoo is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs $50 - $100. Alternatively, you can line 147 bus and bus, which costs $50 - $80 and takes 4h 9m.
What companies run services between Evanston, IL, USA and Kalamazoo, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo 4 times a day. Tickets cost $45–90 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Kalamazoo via Michigan & Washington, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 9m.
- 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
- $30–260
- 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
- $30–260
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
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Davis to Clark/Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- 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
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
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Evanston to Kalamazoo bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Michigan & Washington station.
Kalamazoo is 1h ahead of Evanston. It is currently 4:18 AM in Evanston and 5:18 AM in Kalamazoo.
Evanston to Kalamazoo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kalamazoo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Evanston to Kalamazoo is 158 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Evanston to Kalamazoo.
There are 49+ hotels available in Kalamazoo.