There are 5 ways to get from Kalamazoo to Thunder Bay by plane, bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
best- Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane AZO - YQT
9h 1m$112–602Bus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to St. Ignacebus
- Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Sault Ste. Marie, MIbus
- Take the bus from Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Baybus
21h 24m$133–300Drive 1,225.4 km
- Drive from Kalamazoo to Thunder Baycar 1,225.4 km
14h 43m$249–359Train to Detroit, fly
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Dearborntrain
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane DTW - YQT
9h 29m$650–1,911Train, bus
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Lansing, MI to St. Ignace, MIbus
- Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Sault Ste. Marie, MIbus
- Take the bus from Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Baybus
22h 33m$149–365
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kalamazoo to Thunder Bay is to bus which costs $130 - $300 and takes 21h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Kalamazoo to Thunder Bay is to fly which takes 9h 1m and costs $110 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalamazoo to Thunder Bay. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo Metro Transit and arriving at Thunder Bay via St. Ignace Transportation Center and Sault Ste Marie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 24m.
The distance between Kalamazoo and Thunder Bay is 753 km. The road distance is 1225.4 km.
It takes approximately 9h 1m to get from Kalamazoo to Thunder Bay, including transfers.
Kalamazoo to Thunder Bay bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Kalamazoo Metro Transit station.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Thunder Bay is to fly which takes 9h 1m and costs $110 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $300 and takes 21h 24m.
Kalamazoo to Thunder Bay bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at St. Ignace station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalamazoo to Thunder Bay is 1225 km. It takes approximately 14h 43m to drive from Kalamazoo to Thunder Bay.
There are 35+ hotels available in Thunder Bay.
What companies run services between Kalamazoo, MI, USA and Thunder Bay, ON, Canada?
United Airlines, Air Canada, and three other airlines fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Thunder Bay via St. Ignace Transportation Center, Sault Ste. Marie, MI, and Sault Ste Marie in around 21h 24m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport via Detroit, Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 48m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Detroit to Thunder Bay International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Detroit to Thunder Bay International Airport via Washington Dulles, Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kalamazoo to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kalamazoo to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to St. Ignace
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–130
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Sault Ste. Marie, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Lansing, MI to St. Ignace, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Sault Ste. Marie, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Indian Trails
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