There are 5 ways to get from Hoffman Estates to Kalamazoo by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain Wolverine / ...
4h 17m$37–91Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
6h 4m$30–51Line 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 57m$37–61Drive 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 Station - Bus Stop Cbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane ORD - AZO
3h 51m$36–260
Hoffman Estates to Kalamazoo by bus, subway, foot, and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hoffman Estates to Kalamazoo is to bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 6h 4m.
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 57m.
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 17m.
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 17m and costs $35 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 17m 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 17m and costs $35 - $95. Alternatively, you can line 56 bus and bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 4h 57m.
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 $30–80 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Kalamazoo via Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop C, Rosemont, Jefferson Park, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Washington & Jefferson, and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 57m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Jefferson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
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Booking & Getting There
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 12:00 PM in Hoffman Estates and 1:00 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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