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How to get fromJoliet to Kalamazooby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Joliet to Kalamazoo by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain train Wolverine / ...
    4h 27m
    $81–127

  2. Drive  155.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joliet to Kalamazoocar car 155.6 mi
    2h 44m
    $27–39

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0160
    5h 20m
    $33–47

  4. Line 832 bus, line 364 bus, line 352 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Joliet Union Station to Herion Way at Wheelerbus bus 832
    2. Take the bus from Herion Way at Wheeler to Pace Harvey TC Bay Dbus bus 364
    3. Take the bus from Pace Harvey TC Bay A to 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay Jbus bus 352
    4. Take the bus from Chicago to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus bus
    7h 7m

Joliet to Kalamazoo by train and foot

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration4h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 177.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 27m

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

You can take a train from Joliet to Kalamazoo via LaSalle Street and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joliet Union Station to Kalamazoo via Herion Way at Wheeler, Pace Harvey TC Bay A, 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J, Chicago, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 7m.

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