There are 4 ways to get from Kalamazoo to Ottawa by train, taxi, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Mendota Station to Ottawataxi
5h 14m$145–240Drive 198.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kalamazoo to Ottawacar 198.8 mi
3h 28m$37–53Train, bus
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Oglesbybus Greyhound US0145S
7h 31m$112–190Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Oglesbybus Greyhound US0145S
8h$90–142
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalamazoo to Ottawa is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Kalamazoo to Ottawa is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalamazoo to Ottawa. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo Bus Stop and arriving at Oglesby via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
The distance between Kalamazoo and Ottawa is 250 miles. The road distance is 200 miles.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Ottawa without a car is to train and taxi which takes 5h 14m and costs $140 - $240.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Kalamazoo to Ottawa, including transfers.
Kalamazoo to Ottawa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kalamazoo Bus Stop station.
Kalamazoo to Ottawa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Ottawa is 1h behind Kalamazoo. It is currently 2:18 AM in Kalamazoo and 1:18 AM in Ottawa.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalamazoo to Ottawa is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Kalamazoo to Ottawa.
What companies run services between Kalamazoo, MI, USA and Ottawa, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Ottawa via Chicago Bus Station and Oglesby in around 8h.
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 Mendota Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- 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
- $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 Chicago Bus Station to Oglesby
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.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/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Oglesby
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- $75–95
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