There are 5 ways to get from Kalamazoo to Des Plaines by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine / ...
3h 26m$52–98Drive 162 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kalamazoo to Des Plainescar 162 mi
2h 55m$30–43Bus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
5h 50m$48–65Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
- Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane AZO - ORD
3h 9m$32–266Bus, taxi to Muskegon, fly
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the taxi from Meijer - Standale to Muskegon (MKG)taxi
- Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MKG - ORD
4h 57m$183–336
Kalamazoo to Des Plaines by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalamazoo to Des Plaines is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Kalamazoo to Des Plaines is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalamazoo to Des Plaines. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo Bus Stop and arriving at Busse Hwy & Mason Ln via Jefferson & Washington and Jefferson Park Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalamazoo to Des Plaines. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo and arriving at Des Plaines via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
The distance between Kalamazoo and Des Plaines is 155 miles. The road distance is 163 miles.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Des Plaines without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs $50 - $100.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Kalamazoo to Des Plaines, including transfers.
Kalamazoo to Des Plaines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kalamazoo Bus Stop station.
Kalamazoo to Des Plaines train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kalamazoo station.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Des Plaines is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs $50 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 5h 50m, you could also fly, which costs $30 - $270 and takes 3h 9m.
What companies run services between Kalamazoo, MI, USA and Des Plaines, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 2h 16m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $24–45 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Jefferson Lines also services this route 3 times a day.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–210
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Muskegon to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–210
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
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
- $24–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–24
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- $70–85
Metro Cab
- Phone
- +1 616-827-6500
- Website
- metrocabgr.com
Yellow Cab of Grand Rapids
- Phone
- +1 616-459-4646
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More Questions & Answers
Kalamazoo to Des Plaines bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Des Plaines is 1h behind Kalamazoo. It is currently 5:26 PM in Kalamazoo and 4:26 PM in Des Plaines.
Kalamazoo to Des Plaines train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalamazoo to Des Plaines is 163 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Kalamazoo to Des Plaines.
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