There are 4 ways to get from Kalamazoo to Waukegan by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain Up-N
4h 21m$53–99Drive 184.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kalamazoo to Waukegancar 184.4 mi
3h 21m$34–49Bus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus Milwaukee
6h 5m$61–177Fly, train
- Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane AZO - ORD
- Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
5h 25m$38–224
Kalamazoo to Waukegan by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalamazoo to Waukegan is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Kalamazoo to Waukegan is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalamazoo to Waukegan. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo Bus Stop and arriving at Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan via Harrison & Jefferson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal and Tornado Bus Co - Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalamazoo to Waukegan. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo and arriving at Waukegan via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Kalamazoo and Waukegan is 174 miles. The road distance is 185.5 miles.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Waukegan without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs $50 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Kalamazoo to Waukegan, including transfers.
Kalamazoo to Waukegan bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Kalamazoo Bus Stop station.
Kalamazoo to Waukegan train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kalamazoo station.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Waukegan is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs $50 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $180 and takes 6h 5m.
What companies run services between Kalamazoo, MI, USA and Waukegan, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Kalamazoo to Waukegan via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan via Chicago Bus Station, Harrison & Jefferson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, and Tornado Bus Co - Chicago in around 6h 5m.
- 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
- $29–210
- 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
- $29–210
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
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Waukegan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Clybourn to Waukegan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $2–3
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- 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/
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–130
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $35–130
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More Questions & Answers
Kalamazoo to Waukegan bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Waukegan is 1h behind Kalamazoo. It is currently 9:56 PM in Kalamazoo and 8:56 PM in Waukegan.
Kalamazoo to Waukegan train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalamazoo to Waukegan is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Kalamazoo to Waukegan.
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