There are 4 ways to get from Kalamazoo to South Shore by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine / ...
3h 1m$47–93Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
3h 43m$25–45Drive 135.2 mi
- Drive from Kalamazoo to South Shorecar 135.2 mi
2h 20m$25–36Fly, bus
- Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane AZO - ORD
- Take the bus from Washington & State to Jeffery & 71st Streetbus
3h 50m$36–230
Kalamazoo to South Shore by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalamazoo to South Shore is to bus which costs $25 - $45 and takes 3h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Kalamazoo to South Shore is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalamazoo to South Shore. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo Bus Stop and arriving at Jeffery & 71st Street via Washington & Jefferson. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalamazoo to South Shore station. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between Kalamazoo and South Shore is 148 miles. The road distance is 136 miles.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to South Shore without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs $45 - $95.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Kalamazoo to South Shore, including transfers.
Kalamazoo to South Shore bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kalamazoo Bus Stop station.
Kalamazoo to South Shore train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kalamazoo station.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to South Shore is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs $45 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $45 and takes 3h 43m.
What companies run services between Kalamazoo, MI, USA and South Shore, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 2h 16m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $22–45 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 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
- 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
Train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- 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
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Washington & State to Jeffery & 71st Street
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
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More Questions & Answers
Kalamazoo to South Shore bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
South Shore is 1h behind Kalamazoo. It is currently 2:42 PM in Kalamazoo and 1:42 PM in South Shore.
Kalamazoo to South Shore train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalamazoo to South Shore is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Kalamazoo to South Shore.
There are 1062+ hotels available in South Shore.