There are 6 ways to get from Kalamazoo to Carbondale by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus
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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 Carbondaletrain Saluki / ...
8h 46m$117–271Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus
12h 50m$74–159Drive 441.6 mi
- Drive from Kalamazoo to Carbondalecar 441.6 mi
7h 22m$81–117Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
- Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane AZO - MWA
6h 37m$86–392Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane ORD - MWA
5h 57m$149–336Bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Grand Rapidsbus
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane GRR - MWA
8h 22m$129–618
Kalamazoo to Carbondale by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalamazoo to Carbondale is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Kalamazoo to Carbondale is to train and fly which takes 5h 57m and costs $140 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalamazoo to Carbondale. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo Bus Stop and arriving at Carbondale via Chicago Bus Station and St. Louis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalamazoo to Carbondale. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo and arriving at Carbondale via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.
The distance between Kalamazoo and Carbondale is 448 miles. The road distance is 444.2 miles.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Carbondale without a car is to train which takes 8h 46m and costs $110 - $280.
It takes approximately 8h 46m to get from Kalamazoo to Carbondale, including transfers.
Kalamazoo to Carbondale bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kalamazoo Bus Stop station.
Kalamazoo to Carbondale train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kalamazoo station.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Carbondale is to train which takes 8h 46m and costs $110 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $160 and takes 12h 50m, you could also fly, which costs $85 - $400 and takes 6h 37m.
What companies run services between Kalamazoo, MI, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Kalamazoo to Carbondale via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Carbondale via Chicago Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and St. Louis in around 12h 50m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Kalamazoo to Carbondale bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Carbondale is 1h behind Kalamazoo. It is currently 11:38 PM in Kalamazoo and 10:38 PM in Carbondale.
Kalamazoo to Carbondale train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalamazoo to Carbondale is 444 miles. It takes approximately 7h 22m to drive from Kalamazoo to Carbondale.
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