There are 6 ways to get from Kalamazoo to Lafayette by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, 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 Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus Chicago
5h 46m$67–135Drive 168.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kalamazoo to Lafayettecar 168.1 mi
3h 45m$31–45Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
6h 17m$79–170Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
- Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane AZO - LAF
5h 29m$42–292Bus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus Chicago
6h 34m$45–86Train 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 Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane ORD - LAF
5h 57m$82–356
Kalamazoo to Lafayette by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalamazoo to Lafayette is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Kalamazoo to Lafayette is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalamazoo to Lafayette station. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo Bus Stop and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalamazoo to Lafayette station. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
The distance between Kalamazoo and Lafayette is 259 miles. The road distance is 169 miles.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Lafayette without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 46m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Kalamazoo to Lafayette, including transfers.
Kalamazoo to Lafayette bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kalamazoo Bus Stop station.
Kalamazoo to Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kalamazoo station.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Lafayette is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs $75 - $170. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $40 - $300 and takes 5h 29m, you could also bus, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 6h 34m.
What companies run services between Kalamazoo, MI, USA and Lafayette, IN, USA?
You can take a train from Kalamazoo to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 17m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) twice daily.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Purdue University Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Purdue University Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
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
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
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- 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
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $23–45
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $23–45
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
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Kalamazoo to Lafayette bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Kalamazoo to Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalamazoo to Lafayette is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Kalamazoo to Lafayette.
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