There are 5 ways to get from Kalamazoo to Niles by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, 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 / ...
3h 23m$48–98Bus, line 56 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Jefferson & Washington to Jefferson Park Transit Centerbus 56
4h 34m$26–48Drive 158.1 mi
- Drive from Kalamazoo to Nilescar 158.1 mi
2h 49m$29–42Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, bus
- Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane AZO - ORD
- Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Harlem Stationbus
3h 15m$34–230Bus, taxi to Muskegon, fly
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the taxi from Meijer - Standale to Muskegon (MKG)taxi
- Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MKG - ORD
5h 4m$195–289
Kalamazoo to Niles by train, foot, subway, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalamazoo to Niles is to bus and line 56 bus which costs $26 - $50 and takes 4h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Kalamazoo to Niles is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalamazoo to Niles station. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo Bus Stop and arriving at Harlem Station via Jefferson & Washington and Jefferson Park Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalamazoo to Niles. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo and arriving at Jefferson Park via LaSalle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between Kalamazoo and Niles is 153 miles. The road distance is 159.1 miles.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Niles without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs $45 - $100.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Kalamazoo to Niles, including transfers.
Kalamazoo to Niles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kalamazoo Bus Stop station.
Kalamazoo to Niles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kalamazoo station.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Niles is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs $45 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus and line 56 bus, which costs $26 - $50 and takes 4h 34m.
What companies run services between Kalamazoo, MI, USA and Niles, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 2h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Harlem Station via Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Washington, and Jefferson Park Transit Center in around 4h 34m.
- 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
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Muskegon to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- 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.com
Train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- 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
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Bus from Jefferson & Washington to Jefferson Park Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Harlem Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $1–3
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–24
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- $70–85
Metro Cab
- Phone
- +1 616-827-6500
- Website
- metrocabgr.com
Yellow Cab of Grand Rapids
- Phone
- +1 616-459-4646
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More Questions & Answers
Kalamazoo to Niles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Niles is 1h behind Kalamazoo. It is currently 12:03 PM in Kalamazoo and 11:03 AM in Niles.
Kalamazoo to Niles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalamazoo to Niles is 159 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Kalamazoo to Niles.
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