There are 6 ways to get from Kalamazoo to Southern Illinois University Carbondale by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus
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 / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain Saluki / ...
9h 7m$138–300Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus
13h 11m$81–166Drive 442.9 mi
- Drive from Kalamazoo to Southern Illinois University Carbondalecar 442.9 mi
7h 25m$81–117Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
- Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane AZO - MWA
6h 40m$92–386Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane ORD - MWA
6h$160–350Bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Grand Rapidsbus
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane GRR - MWA
8h 16m$124–523
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalamazoo to Southern Illinois University Carbondale is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Kalamazoo to Southern Illinois University Carbondale is to train and fly which takes 6h and costs $160 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalamazoo to Southern Illinois University Carbondale. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo Bus Stop and arriving at Carbondale via Chicago Bus Station and St. Louis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalamazoo to Southern Illinois University Carbondale. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo and arriving at Carbondale via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.
The distance between Kalamazoo and Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 449 miles. The road distance is 445.5 miles.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Southern Illinois University Carbondale without a car is to train which takes 9h 7m and costs $130 - $300.
It takes approximately 9h 7m to get from Kalamazoo to Southern Illinois University Carbondale, including transfers.
Kalamazoo to Southern Illinois University Carbondale bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kalamazoo Bus Stop station.
Kalamazoo to Southern Illinois University Carbondale train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kalamazoo station.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Southern Illinois University Carbondale is to train which takes 9h 7m and costs $130 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $170 and takes 13h 11m, you could also fly, which costs $90 - $390 and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between Kalamazoo, MI, USA and Southern Illinois University Carbondale, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Kalamazoo to Southern Illinois University Carbondale via Chicago Union Station and Carbondale in around 9h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Southern Illinois University Carbondale via Chicago Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, St. Louis, and Carbondale in around 13h 11m.
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–480
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–210
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–450
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
Train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–210
- 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
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St. Louis to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from St. Louis to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–24
- Website
- Indian Trails
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More Questions & Answers
Kalamazoo to Southern Illinois University Carbondale bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Kalamazoo to Southern Illinois University Carbondale train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalamazoo to Southern Illinois University Carbondale is 445 miles. It takes approximately 7h 25m to drive from Kalamazoo to Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
There are 50+ hotels available in Southern Illinois University Carbondale.







