There are 6 ways to get from Kalamazoo to Joliet by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, 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.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Joliet Gateway Centertrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner / ...
4h 6m$57–115Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus 755
5h 20m$27–50Drive 155.1 mi
- Drive from Kalamazoo to Jolietcar 155.1 mi
2h 45m$29–41Fly, train
- Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane AZO - ORD
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain
5h 9m$38–224Train via Chicago
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine / ...
- Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain Ri
4h 30m$53–100Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Transit Center to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus
- Take the bus from South Haven to Chicagobus
- Take the train from 103rd St.-Washington Hts. to Joliettrain Ri
6h 40m$41–70
Kalamazoo to Joliet by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalamazoo to Joliet is to bus which costs $26 - $50 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Kalamazoo to Joliet is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalamazoo to Joliet. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo Bus Stop and arriving at Pace Transit Center via Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalamazoo to Joliet. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo and arriving at Joliet Gateway Center via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Kalamazoo and Joliet is 175 miles. The road distance is 156 miles.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Joliet without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs $55 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Kalamazoo to Joliet, including transfers.
Kalamazoo to Joliet bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kalamazoo Bus Stop station.
Kalamazoo to Joliet train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kalamazoo station.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Joliet is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs $55 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $50 and takes 5h 20m.
What companies run services between Kalamazoo, MI, USA and Joliet, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Kalamazoo to Joliet Gateway Center via Chicago Union Station in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Pace Transit Center via Chicago Bus Station and Union Station in around 5h 20m.
- 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
- 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
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Joliet Gateway Center
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- 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
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from LaSalle Street to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from LaSalle Street to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from 103rd St.-Washington Hts. to Joliet
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–6
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(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $3–6
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Transit Center to South Haven Potatoes Plus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from South Haven to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kalamazoo to Joliet bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Joliet is 1h behind Kalamazoo. It is currently 1:52 AM in Kalamazoo and 12:52 AM in Joliet.
Kalamazoo to Joliet train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalamazoo to Joliet is 156 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Kalamazoo to Joliet.
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