There are 5 ways to get from Hoffman Estates to Kalamazoo by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain Wolverine / ...
4h 15m$44–98Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
5h 16m$27–53Line 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
4h 54m$57–81Drive 172.2 mi
- Drive from Hoffman Estates to Kalamazoocar 172.2 mi
3h 6m$32–46Line 600 bus, fly
- Take the bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Rosemont CTA Stationbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane ORD - AZO
3h 58m$41–270
Hoffman Estates to Kalamazoo by bus, subway, foot, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hoffman Estates to Kalamazoo is to bus which costs $27 - $55 and takes 5h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Hoffman Estates to Kalamazoo is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Hoffman Estates to Kalamazoo. However, there are services departing from Northwest Transportation Center and arriving at Kalamazoo via Jefferson Park Transit Center and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Hoffman Estates to Kalamazoo. However, there are services departing from Rosemont and arriving at Kalamazoo via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Hoffman Estates and Kalamazoo is 166 miles. The road distance is 173.2 miles.
The best way to get from Hoffman Estates to Kalamazoo without a car is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs $40 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Hoffman Estates to Kalamazoo, including transfers.
Hoffman Estates to Kalamazoo bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Jefferson Park Transit Center station.
Hoffman Estates to Kalamazoo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Hoffman Estates to Kalamazoo is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs $40 - $100. Alternatively, you can line 56 bus and bus, which costs $55 - $85 and takes 4h 54m.
What companies run services between Hoffman Estates, IL, USA and Kalamazoo, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Kalamazoo via Rosemont CTA Station, Rosemont, Jefferson Park, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Washington & Jefferson, and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 54m.
- 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
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
- 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
- $50–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Rosemont CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–3
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/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
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More Questions & Answers
Hoffman Estates to Kalamazoo bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Washington & Jefferson station.
Kalamazoo is 1h ahead of Hoffman Estates. It is currently 10:29 PM in Hoffman Estates and 11:29 PM in Kalamazoo.
Hoffman Estates to Kalamazoo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kalamazoo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hoffman Estates to Kalamazoo is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Hoffman Estates to Kalamazoo.
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