There are 4 ways to get from Joliet to Kalamazoo College 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 48m$81–127Drive 155.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Joliet to Kalamazoo Collegecar 155.2 mi
2h 44m$26–37Train, bus
- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
5h 46m$32–47Line 832 bus, line 379 bus, line 315 bus, line 126 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Joliet Union Station to Herion Way at Wheelerbus 832
- Take the bus from Herion Way at Wheeler to Midway CTA Stationbus 379
- Take the bus from Midway CTA Station to Austin/Jacksonbus 315
- Take the bus from Jackson & Austin Terminal to Jackson & Clintonbus 126
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus
7h 16m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Joliet to Kalamazoo College is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Joliet to Kalamazoo College is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Joliet station to Kalamazoo College. 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 7h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Joliet to Kalamazoo College. However, there are services departing from Joliet and arriving at Kalamazoo via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between Joliet and Kalamazoo College is 180 miles. The road distance is 156.1 miles.
The best way to get from Joliet to Kalamazoo College without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs $80 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Joliet to Kalamazoo College, including transfers.
Joliet to Kalamazoo College bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Joliet Union Station.
Joliet to Kalamazoo College train services, operated by Metra, depart from Joliet station.
The best way to get from Joliet to Kalamazoo College is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs $80 - $130. Alternatively, you can line 832 bus and line 379 bus and line 315 bus and line 126 bus and bus, which costs and takes 7h 16m.
What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and Kalamazoo College, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Joliet to Kalamazoo College via LaSalle Street, Chicago Union Station, and Kalamazoo in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joliet Union Station to Kalamazoo College via Herion Way at Wheeler, Midway CTA Station, Austin/Jackson, Jackson & Austin Terminal, Jackson & Clinton, Chicago Union Station, and Kalamazoo in around 7h 16m.
- 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 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 Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Joliet Union Station to Herion Way at Wheeler
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
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
Bus from Midway CTA Station to Austin/Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Jackson & Austin Terminal to Jackson & Clinton
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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 College bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Herion Way at Wheeler station.
Kalamazoo College is 1h ahead of Joliet. It is currently 3:56 AM in Joliet and 4:56 AM in Kalamazoo College.
Joliet to Kalamazoo College train services, operated by Metra, arrive at LaSalle Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joliet to Kalamazoo College is 156 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Joliet to Kalamazoo College.
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