There are 8 ways to get from Kalamazoo to Oberlin by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or train (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 Dearborntrain
- Take the bus from Dearborn to Toledobus
- Take the train from Toledo to Elyria Stationtrain
7h 46m$123–210Drive 218.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kalamazoo to Oberlincar 218.6 mi
4h 4m$40–58Bus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Lorain County Transportation & CSbus
7h 55m$66–138Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
- Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane AZO - CLE
5h 16m$126–492Train, bus via Ann Arbor (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Toledobus
- Take the train from Toledo to Elyria Stationtrain
7h 57m$119–207Bus via Ann Arbor
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Ann Arborbus
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Toledobus
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Lorain County Transportation & CSbus
8h$84–157Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elyria Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
9h 59m$172–332Train to Detroit, fly
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Dearborntrain
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane DTW - CLE
5h 56m$661–1,069
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalamazoo to Oberlin is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Kalamazoo to Oberlin is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalamazoo to Oberlin. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo Bus Stop and arriving at Lorain County Transportation & CS via Detroit Bus Station and Toledo Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalamazoo to Oberlin station. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo and arriving at Elyria Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.
The distance between Kalamazoo and Oberlin is 297 miles. The road distance is 219.8 miles.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Oberlin without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 46m and costs $120 - $210.
It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Kalamazoo to Oberlin, including transfers.
Kalamazoo to Oberlin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kalamazoo Bus Stop station.
Kalamazoo to Oberlin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kalamazoo station.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Oberlin is to bus which takes 7h 55m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $120 - $500 and takes 5h 16m, you could also train, which costs $170 - $340 and takes 9h 59m.
What companies run services between Kalamazoo, MI, USA and Oberlin, OH, USA?
You can take a bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Oberlin via Detroit Bus Station, Toledo Bus Stop, and Lorain County Transportation & CS in around 7h 55m. Alternatively, Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) every 4 hours.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Flights from Detroit to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–450
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–490
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kalamazoo to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Toledo to Elyria Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Kalamazoo to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Toledo to Elyria Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- 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
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elyria Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Kalamazoo to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Dearborn to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–35
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Ann Arbor
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- 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 Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–17
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Lorain County Transportation & CS
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Ann Arbor
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Lorain County Transportation & CS
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kalamazoo to Oberlin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Kalamazoo to Oberlin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalamazoo to Oberlin is 220 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Kalamazoo to Oberlin.
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