There are 5 ways to get from Kalamazoo to Bloomington by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
5h 14m$84–175Drive 248.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kalamazoo to Bloomingtoncar 248.9 mi
4h 21m$46–66Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0145S
8h 50m$52–107Train, fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane ORD - BMI
6h 10m$77–356Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, train
- Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane AZO - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain
6h 32m$72–312
Kalamazoo to Bloomington by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalamazoo to Bloomington is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Kalamazoo to Bloomington is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalamazoo to Bloomington. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo Bus Stop and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalamazoo to Bloomington. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
The distance between Kalamazoo and Bloomington is 262 miles. The road distance is 250.3 miles.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Bloomington without a car is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs $80 - $180.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Kalamazoo to Bloomington, including transfers.
Kalamazoo to Bloomington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kalamazoo Bus Stop station.
Kalamazoo to Bloomington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kalamazoo station.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Bloomington is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs $80 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 8h 50m.
What companies run services between Kalamazoo, MI, USA and Bloomington, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Kalamazoo to Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Bus Station in around 8h 50m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $30–260
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Kalamazoo to Bloomington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Bloomington is 1h behind Kalamazoo. It is currently 10:28 AM in Kalamazoo and 9:28 AM in Bloomington.
Kalamazoo to Bloomington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalamazoo to Bloomington is 250 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Kalamazoo to Bloomington.
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