There are 7 ways to get from Kalamazoo to West Lafayette by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0120 / ...
4h 40m$33–63Drive 168.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kalamazoo to West Lafayettecar 168.9 mi
3h 47m$31–45Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
6h 17m$80–170Fly Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Purdue University Airport
- Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane AZO - LAF
5h 23m$42–292Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus Chicago
5h 46m$68–135Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Purdue University Airport
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane ORD - LAF
5h 51m$83–356Fly Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
- Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane AZO - ORD
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus
6h 27m$52–256
Kalamazoo to West Lafayette by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalamazoo to West Lafayette is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Kalamazoo to West Lafayette is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalamazoo to West Lafayette. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo Bus Stop and arriving at Lafayette Bus Stop via Gary Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalamazoo to West Lafayette station. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
The distance between Kalamazoo and West Lafayette is 208 miles. The road distance is 169.9 miles.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to West Lafayette without a car is to bus which takes 4h 40m and costs $30 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Kalamazoo to West Lafayette, including transfers.
Kalamazoo to West Lafayette bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Kalamazoo Bus Stop station.
Kalamazoo to West Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kalamazoo station.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to West Lafayette is to bus which takes 4h 40m and costs $30 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $170 and takes 6h 17m, you could also fly, which costs $40 - $300 and takes 5h 23m.
What companies run services between Kalamazoo, MI, USA and West Lafayette, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Lafayette Bus Stop via Gary Bus Station in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kalamazoo to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 17m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Purdue University Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Purdue University Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–210
- 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
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 Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- 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
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
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- 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 Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $23–45
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kalamazoo to West Lafayette bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Gary Bus Station.
Kalamazoo to West Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalamazoo to West Lafayette is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Kalamazoo to West Lafayette.
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