There are 5 ways to get from Kalamazoo to Lake Forest by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lake Forest.train Up-N
4h 2m$52–99Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lake Forest.train Up-N
5h 14m$30–51Drive 176 mi
- Drive from Kalamazoo to Lake Forestcar 176 mi
3h 9m$33–47Fly, train
- Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane AZO - ORD
- Take the train from Clybourn to Lake Forest.train
5h 6m$36–234Bus, line 213 bus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Howard CTA Station to Highland Park Metra Stationbus 213
6h 23m$30–53
Kalamazoo to Lake Forest by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalamazoo to Lake Forest is to bus and train which costs $30 - $55 and takes 5h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Kalamazoo to Lake Forest is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalamazoo to Lake Forest station. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo Bus Stop and arriving at Highland Park Metra Station via Union Station Transit Center, Michigan & Hubbard and Howard CTA Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalamazoo to Lake Forest. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo and arriving at Lake Forest. via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Kalamazoo and Lake Forest is 167 miles. The road distance is 177 miles.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Lake Forest without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs $50 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Kalamazoo to Lake Forest, including transfers.
Kalamazoo to Lake Forest bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kalamazoo Bus Stop station.
Kalamazoo to Lake Forest train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kalamazoo station.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Lake Forest is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs $50 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus and line 213 bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 6h 23m.
What companies run services between Kalamazoo, MI, USA and Lake Forest, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Kalamazoo to Lake Forest. via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Lake Forest. via Chicago Bus Station, Union Station Transit Center, Michigan & Hubbard, Rogers & Paulina, Howard CTA Station, Highland Park Metra Station, and Highland Park in around 6h 23m.
- 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
- $29–220
- 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
- $29–220
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
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago OTC to Lake Forest.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–6
Train from Chicago OTC to Lake Forest.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–6
Train from Clybourn to Lake Forest.
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $1–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Howard CTA Station to Highland Park Metra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
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More Questions & Answers
Kalamazoo to Lake Forest bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Lake Forest is 1h behind Kalamazoo. It is currently 11:27 PM in Kalamazoo and 10:27 PM in Lake Forest.
Kalamazoo to Lake Forest train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalamazoo to Lake Forest is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Kalamazoo to Lake Forest.
There are 166+ hotels available in Lake Forest.







