There are 6 ways to get from Kalamazoo to Detroit Lakes by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane AZO - FAR
- Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi
8h 20m$162–492Drive 746.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kalamazoo to Detroit Lakescar 746.7 mi
13h 5m$137–197Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
15h 17m$245–500Bus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Cloudbus
- Take the bus from St. Cloud to Brainerdbus
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus
19h 50m$158–268Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, taxi
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane ORD - FAR
- Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi
7h 25m$197–555Bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly, taxi
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Grand Rapidsbus
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane GRR - FAR
- Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Detroit Lakestaxi
9h 35m$189–598
Kalamazoo to Detroit Lakes by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalamazoo to Detroit Lakes is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 13h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Kalamazoo to Detroit Lakes is to train and fly and taxi which takes 7h 25m and costs $190 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalamazoo to Detroit Lakes. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo Bus Stop and arriving at Detroit Lakes via Chicago Bus Station, St. Cloud and Brainerd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalamazoo to Detroit Lakes station. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo and arriving at Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 17m.
The distance between Kalamazoo and Detroit Lakes is 702 miles. The road distance is 751 miles.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Detroit Lakes without a car is to train which takes 15h 17m and costs $240 - $500.
It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Kalamazoo to Detroit Lakes, including transfers.
Kalamazoo to Detroit Lakes bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kalamazoo Bus Stop station.
Kalamazoo to Detroit Lakes train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kalamazoo station.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Detroit Lakes is to train which takes 15h 17m and costs $240 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $270 and takes 19h 50m.
What companies run services between Kalamazoo, MI, USA and Detroit Lakes, MN, USA?
You can take a train from Kalamazoo to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 15h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Detroit Lakes via Chicago Bus Station, St. Cloud, and Brainerd in around 19h 50m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hector International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Hector International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Hector International Airport via Detroit, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–420
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hector International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Hector International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Hector International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hector International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Hector International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–800
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
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $200–410
- 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
- $45–90
- 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
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Cloud
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from St. Cloud to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $25–40
Bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–45
- 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
- 1h
- Estimated price
- $90–110
Doyle's Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 701-235-5535
Lucky 7 Taxi
- Phone
- +1 701-235-1717
Doyle's Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 701-235-5535
Lucky 7 Taxi
- Phone
- +1 701-235-1717
Doyle's Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 701-235-5535
Lucky 7 Taxi
- Phone
- +1 701-235-1717
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More Questions & Answers
Kalamazoo to Detroit Lakes bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Detroit Lakes is 1h behind Kalamazoo. It is currently 1:03 PM in Kalamazoo and 12:03 PM in Detroit Lakes.
Kalamazoo to Detroit Lakes train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalamazoo to Detroit Lakes is 751 miles. It takes approximately 13h 5m to drive from Kalamazoo to Detroit Lakes.
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