There are 5 ways to get from Kalamazoo to Skokie 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 49m$42–89Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
4h 40m$26–40Drive 157.9 mi
- Drive from Kalamazoo to Skokiecar 157.9 mi
2h 50m$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 Lehigh & Caldwellbus
3h 15m$36–240Bus, 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 9m$227–289
Kalamazoo to Skokie by train, bus, and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kalamazoo to Skokie is to bus which costs $25 - $40 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Kalamazoo to Skokie is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalamazoo to Skokie. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo Bus Stop and arriving at Oakton & Crawford via Union Station Transit Center, Michigan & Hubbard and Paulina & Howard Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalamazoo to Skokie. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo and arriving at Howard via Lake. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Kalamazoo and Skokie is 159 miles. The road distance is 158.8 miles.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Skokie without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Kalamazoo to Skokie, including transfers.
Kalamazoo to Skokie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kalamazoo Bus Stop station.
Kalamazoo to Skokie train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kalamazoo station.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Skokie is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $40 and takes 4h 40m.
What companies run services between Kalamazoo, MI, USA and Skokie, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 2h 16m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $22–40 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Kalamazoo to Skokie bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Skokie is 1h behind Kalamazoo. It is currently 4:03 PM in Kalamazoo and 3:03 PM in Skokie.
Kalamazoo to Skokie train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalamazoo to Skokie is 159 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Kalamazoo to Skokie.
There are 1248+ hotels available in Skokie.





