There are 7 ways to get from Kalamazoo to Elyria by train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, plane, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Dearborntrain
- Take the bus from Dearborn to Toledobus
- Take the train from Toledo to Elyria Stationtrain
7h 31m$75–177Drive 221.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kalamazoo to Elyriacar 221.8 mi
4h 6m$41–59Bus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo to Dearbornbus
- Take the bus from Dearborn to Toledobus
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Lorain County Transportation & CSbus
7h 34m$61–89Fly
- Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane AZO - CLE
6h 12m$62–400Train, bus via Lansing (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus
- Take the train from Toledo to Elyria Stationtrain
8h 46m$81–169Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elyria Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
9h 44m$123–315Bus via Lansing
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo to East Lansingbus
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Lorain County Transportation & CSbus
11h 45m$103–149
Kalamazoo to Elyria by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kalamazoo to Elyria is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Kalamazoo to Elyria is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalamazoo to Elyria. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo and arriving at Lorain County Transportation & CS via Dearborn and Toledo Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalamazoo to Elyria station. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo and arriving at Elyria Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.
The distance between Kalamazoo and Elyria is 288 miles. The road distance is 223.1 miles.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Elyria without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 31m and costs $70 - $180.
It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Kalamazoo to Elyria, including transfers.
Kalamazoo to Elyria bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kalamazoo station.
Kalamazoo to Elyria train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kalamazoo station.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Elyria is to bus which takes 7h 34m and costs $60 - $90. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $60 - $400 and takes 6h 12m, you could also train, which costs $120 - $320 and takes 9h 44m.
What companies run services between Kalamazoo, MI, USA and Elyria, OH, USA?
You can take a bus from Kalamazoo to Lorain County Transportation & CS via Dearborn and Toledo Bus Stop in around 7h 34m. Alternatively, Delta and American Airlines fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) every 4 hours.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kalamazoo to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Toledo to Elyria Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kalamazoo to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Toledo to Elyria Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elyria Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Dearborn to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Kalamazoo to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Dearborn to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Kalamazoo to East Lansing
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Lorain County Transportation & CS
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Lorain County Transportation & CS
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Kalamazoo to East Lansing
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Indian Trails
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Booking & Getting There
Kalamazoo to Elyria bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Dearborn station.
Kalamazoo to Elyria train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalamazoo to Elyria is 223 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Kalamazoo to Elyria.
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