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

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There are 6 ways to get from Joliet to Kalamazoo by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain train Wolverine / ...
    4h 7m
    $57–114

  2. Drive 155.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joliet to Kalamazoocar car 155.6 mi
    2h 44m
    $29–41

  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 28m
    $32–55

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane plane ORD - AZO
    5h 35m
    $45–274

  5. Train via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain train Wolverine / ...
    4h 32m
    $54–100

  6. Line 379 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Herion Way at Wheeler to Midway CTA Stationbus bus 379
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 55m
    $59–88

Joliet to Kalamazoo by train (Amtrak)

Calendar28Weekly Trains
Duration4h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 173.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 7m

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

You can take a train from Joliet Gateway Center to Kalamazoo via Chicago Union Station in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joliet Union Station to Kalamazoo via Herion Way at Wheeler, Midway CTA Station, Austin/Jackson, Jackson & Austin Terminal, Jackson & Clinton, and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 55m.

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