There are 10 ways to get from Kalamazoo to Franklin by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car
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
best- Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Nashville (BNA)plane AZO - BNA
6h 21m$136–496Drive 496.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kalamazoo to Franklincar 496.1 mi
9h 22m$91–131Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
12h 28m$138–221Train, bus via Carbondale
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain
- Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
14h 4m$201–380Bus 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 Nashville (BNA)plane GRR - BNA
6h 19m$144–503Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Nashville (BNA)plane MDW - BNA
6h 4m$176–633Train 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 Nashville (BNA)plane ORD - BNA
6h 13m$203–430Train to Detroit, fly
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Dearborntrain
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Nashville (BNA)plane DTW - BNA
6h 32m$592–1,265Train, bus
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
13h 43m$161–280Train, bus #2 (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Nashvillebus
15h 36m$156–257
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Nashville (BNA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalamazoo to Franklin is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 9h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Kalamazoo to Franklin is to train and fly which takes 6h 4m and costs $170 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalamazoo to Franklin station. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo Bus Stop and arriving at Nashville Bus Station via Gary Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 28m.
The distance between Kalamazoo and Franklin is 457 miles. The road distance is 499 miles.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Franklin without a car is to bus which takes 12h 28m and costs $130 - $230.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Kalamazoo to Franklin, including transfers.
Kalamazoo to Franklin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kalamazoo Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Franklin is to fly which takes 6h 21m and costs $130 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $230 and takes 12h 28m.
Kalamazoo to Franklin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Gary Bus Station.
Franklin is 1h behind Kalamazoo. It is currently 3:26 AM in Kalamazoo and 2:26 AM in Franklin.
What companies run services between Kalamazoo, MI, USA and Franklin, TN, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Nashville (BNA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Franklin via Gary Bus Station and Nashville Bus Station in around 12h 28m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Nashville via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Nashville via Louisville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–470
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Nashville via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Nashville via Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Flights from Detroit to Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–500
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
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kalamazoo to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- 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 Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–130
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Kalamazoo to Franklin is 499 miles. It takes approximately 9h 22m to drive from Kalamazoo to Franklin.
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