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How to get fromKalamazoo to Carbondaleby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus

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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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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain train Saluki / ...
    8h 46m
    $145–300

  2. Drive 441.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kalamazoo to Carbondalecar car 441.6 mi
    7h 22m
    $81–117

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    12h 50m
    $89–179

  4. Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport

    1. Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane AZO - MWA
    6h 37m
    $86–382

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane ORD - MWA
    5h 58m
    $162–355

  6. Bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    2. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane GRR - MWA
    8h 13m
    $119–498

Kalamazoo to Carbondale by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration8h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$145Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 445.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 46m

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.

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