There are 8 ways to get from Ironwood to Kalamazoo by plane, train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
best- Fly from Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IWD - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain
5h 33m$193–465Fly to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane IWD - AZO
8h 27m$90–419Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ironwood to Escanaba, MIbus
- Take the bus from Escanaba to Milwaukeebus
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain
15h 40m$122–270Bus, train via Saint Paul
- Take the bus from Ironwood to Duluth Transportation Center Eastbus
- Take the bus from Duluth to St. Paulbus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain
17h 13m$194–448Drive 537.6 mi
- Drive from Ironwood to Kalamazoocar 537.6 mi
9h 47m$99–142Fly to Muskegon, taxi, bus
- Fly from Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD) to Muskegon (MKG)plane IWD - MKG
- Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Meijer - Standaletaxi
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus
7h 25m$310–738Bus via Milwaukee
- Take the bus from Ironwood to Escanaba, MIbus
- Take the bus from Escanaba to Milwaukeebus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus
15h 55m$109–197Bus
- Take the bus from Ironwood to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus 1489
- Take the bus from St. Ignace to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus 1484
18h 15m$115–192
Ironwood to Kalamazoo by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ironwood to Kalamazoo is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 9h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Ironwood to Kalamazoo is to fly and train which takes 5h 33m and costs $190 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Ironwood to Kalamazoo. However, there are services departing from Ironwood and arriving at Kalamazoo via Escanaba, Milwaukee Intermodal Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 55m.
The distance between Ironwood and Kalamazoo is 498 miles. The road distance is 540.7 miles.
The best way to get from Ironwood to Kalamazoo without a car is to bus and train which takes 15h 40m and costs $120 - $270.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Ironwood to Kalamazoo, including transfers.
Ironwood to Kalamazoo bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Ironwood station.
The best way to get from Ironwood to Kalamazoo is to fly which takes 8h 27m and costs $90 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus via Milwaukee, which costs $100 - $200 and takes 15h 55m.
Ironwood to Kalamazoo bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Escanaba, MI station.
Kalamazoo is 1h ahead of Ironwood. It is currently 12:37 PM in Ironwood and 1:37 PM in Kalamazoo.
What companies run services between Ironwood, MI, USA and Kalamazoo, MI, USA?
Key Lime, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ironwood to Kalamazoo via Escanaba, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 15h 55m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Gogebic–Iron County Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–900
Flights from Gogebic–Iron County Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Minneapolis, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 14m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–420
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
- $35–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–260
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Ironwood to Escanaba, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Escanaba to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Ironwood to Duluth Transportation Center East
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo Metro Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–24
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Ironwood to Escanaba, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Escanaba to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Ironwood to St. Ignace Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from St. Ignace to Kalamazoo Metro Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- $65–85
Blue City Taxi
- Phone
- +1 231-780-5466
- Website
- bluecitytransportation.com
Port City Cab
- Phone
- +1 231-739-7161
- Website
- portcitycab.com
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