There are 7 ways to get from Kalamazoo to Purdue University by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, plane, shuttle, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
6h 45m$86–171Drive 170 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kalamazoo to Purdue Universitycar 170 mi
3h 50m$31–45Bus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus Chicago
7h 2m$47–89Fly Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Purdue University Airport
- Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane AZO - LAF
5h 38m$42–292Fly Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane AZO - ORD
- Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, IN
7h 7m$60–272Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Purdue University Airport
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane ORD - LAF
6h 8m$78–356Train, shuttle
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine / ...
- Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INLaffayette
7h 50m$77–155
Kalamazoo to Purdue University by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalamazoo to Purdue University is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Kalamazoo to Purdue University is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalamazoo to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo Bus Stop and arriving at First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 via Chicago Union Station and Columbia St & 2nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalamazoo to Purdue University station. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Kalamazoo and Purdue University is 261 miles. The road distance is 171 miles.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Purdue University without a car is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs $85 - $180.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Kalamazoo to Purdue University, including transfers.
Kalamazoo to Purdue University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kalamazoo Bus Stop station.
Kalamazoo to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kalamazoo station.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Purdue University is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs $85 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 7h 2m, you could also fly, which costs $40 - $300 and takes 5h 38m.
What companies run services between Kalamazoo, MI, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
You can take a train from Kalamazoo to Purdue University via Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Purdue University via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 7h 2m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Purdue University Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–210
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Purdue University Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
- 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
- $28–210
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
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- 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 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
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
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $23–45
- Phone
- +1(765)4973828
- Website
- lafayettelimo.com
Shuttle from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $30–56
- Schedules at
- lafayettelimo.com
- Child
- $30–50
- Adult
- $51–56
Shuttle from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $30–56
- Schedules at
- lafayettelimo.com
- Child
- $30–50
- Adult
- $51–56
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More Questions & Answers
Kalamazoo to Purdue University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Kalamazoo to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalamazoo to Purdue University is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Kalamazoo to Purdue University.
There are 50+ hotels available in Purdue University.