There are 4 ways to get from Joliet to Kalamazoo by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain Wolverine / ...
4h 27m$81–127Drive 155.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Joliet to Kalamazoocar 155.6 mi
2h 44m$29–41Train, bus
- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
5h 20m$32–47Line 379 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Herion Way at Wheeler to Midway CTA Stationbus 379
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 55m
Joliet to Kalamazoo by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Joliet to Kalamazoo is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Joliet to Kalamazoo is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Joliet station to Kalamazoo. However, there are services departing from Joliet Union Station and arriving at Kalamazoo via Herion Way at Wheeler, Midway CTA Station, Jackson & Austin Terminal and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Joliet to Kalamazoo. However, there are services departing from Joliet and arriving at Kalamazoo via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Joliet and Kalamazoo is 179 miles. The road distance is 156.5 miles.
The best way to get from Joliet to Kalamazoo without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs $80 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Joliet to Kalamazoo, including transfers.
Joliet to Kalamazoo bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Herion Way at Wheeler station.
Joliet to Kalamazoo train services, operated by Metra, depart from Joliet station.
The best way to get from Joliet to Kalamazoo is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs $80 - $130. Alternatively, you can line 379 bus and bus, which costs and takes 6h 55m.
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, Midway CTA Station, Austin/Jackson, Jackson & Austin Terminal, Jackson & Clinton, and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 55m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Joliet to LaSalle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Joliet to LaSalle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
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
- $75–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Herion Way at Wheeler to Midway CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Joliet to Kalamazoo bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Midway CTA Station.
Kalamazoo is 1h ahead of Joliet. It is currently 7:02 PM in Joliet and 8:02 PM in Kalamazoo.
Joliet to Kalamazoo train services, operated by Metra, arrive at LaSalle Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joliet to Kalamazoo is 156 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Joliet to Kalamazoo.
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