There are 8 ways to get from Kalamazoo to Monticello by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), train, or taxi
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 Champaign-Urbanatrain Illini / ...
6h 13m$139–245Drive 264.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kalamazoo to Monticellocar 264.1 mi
4h 28m$49–70Bus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
6h 51m$122–172Fly Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane AZO - CMI
7h 10m$92–362Bus via South Haven
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Transit Center to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus
- Take the bus from South Haven to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
8h 21m$108–171Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane ORD - CMI
5h 46m$126–415Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane ORD - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Monticellotaxi
6h 3m$151–450Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, taxi
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane ORD - BMI
- Take the taxi from Bloomington-Airport-BMI to Monticellotaxi
6h 14m$186–495
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalamazoo to Monticello is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Kalamazoo to Monticello is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalamazoo to Monticello. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo Bus Stop and arriving at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalamazoo to Monticello. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo and arriving at Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
The distance between Kalamazoo and Monticello is 289 miles. The road distance is 265.6 miles.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Monticello without a car is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs $130 - $250.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Kalamazoo to Monticello, including transfers.
Kalamazoo to Monticello bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kalamazoo Bus Stop station.
Kalamazoo to Monticello train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kalamazoo station.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Monticello is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs $130 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $180 and takes 6h 51m, you could also fly, which costs $90 - $370 and takes 7h 10m.
What companies run services between Kalamazoo, MI, USA and Monticello, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Kalamazoo to Monticello via Chicago Union Station and Champaign-Urbana in around 6h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Monticello via Chicago Bus Station and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 6h 51m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Decatur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $30–260
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 Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- 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 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
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
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from South Haven to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- $70–140
CiRyde
- Phone
- +1 309-828-0123
- Website
- ciryde.com
Red Top Cab
- Phone
- +1 309-827-9707
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Kalamazoo to Monticello bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Monticello is 1h behind Kalamazoo. It is currently 12:06 AM in Kalamazoo and 11:06 PM in Monticello.
Kalamazoo to Monticello train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalamazoo to Monticello is 266 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Kalamazoo to Monticello.
There are two+ hotels available in Monticello.








