There are 6 ways to get from Kalamazoo to Waterloo by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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 Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane AZO - ALO
6h 7m$70–334Train, bus
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago to Waterloobus Btw 1209 / ...
10h 25m$95–184Drive 412.2 mi
- Drive from Kalamazoo to Waterloocar 412.2 mi
7h 25m$76–109Train 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 Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane ORD - ALO
5h 48m$105–397Bus 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 Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane GRR - ALO
9h 6m$97–441Bus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Chicago to Waterloobus Btw 1209 / ...
10h 55m$93–154
Kalamazoo to Waterloo by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalamazoo to Waterloo is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 7h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Kalamazoo to Waterloo is to train and fly which takes 5h 48m and costs $100 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalamazoo to Waterloo. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo Bus Stop and arriving at Waterloo via Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.
The distance between Kalamazoo and Waterloo is 364 miles. The road distance is 414.6 miles.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Waterloo without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 25m and costs $90 - $190.
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Kalamazoo to Waterloo, including transfers.
Kalamazoo to Waterloo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kalamazoo Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Waterloo is to fly which takes 6h 7m and costs $65 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $160 and takes 10h 55m.
Kalamazoo to Waterloo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Waterloo is 1h behind Kalamazoo. It is currently 10:41 PM in Kalamazoo and 9:41 PM in Waterloo.
What companies run services between Kalamazoo, MI, USA and Waterloo, IA, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Waterloo via Chicago in around 10h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Waterloo Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Waterloo Municipal Airport via Detroit, Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Waterloo Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Waterloo Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Waterloo Municipal Airport via Charlotte, Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Waterloo Municipal Airport via Reagan Washington, Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
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
- $40–90
- 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
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Chicago to Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $75–110
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Chicago to Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $75–110
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago to Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- https://www.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/
Bus from Chicago to Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–24
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Kalamazoo to Waterloo is 415 miles. It takes approximately 7h 25m to drive from Kalamazoo to Waterloo.
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