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How to get fromLake Forest to Kalamazooby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Lake Forest to Kalamazoo by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain train Wolverine / ...
    4h 16m
    $48–99

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0160
    5h 11m
    $30–54

  3. Drive 176.1 mi

    1. Drive from Lake Forest to Kalamazoocar car 176.1 mi
    3h 9m
    $33–47

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane plane ORD - AZO
    5h 32m
    $45–274

  5. Line 213 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Highland Park Metra Station to Howard CTA Stationbus bus 213
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 58m
    $53–81

Lake Forest to Kalamazoo by train and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration4h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 165.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Lake Forest, IL, USA and Kalamazoo, MI, USA?

You can take a train from Lake Forest. to Kalamazoo via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lake Forest. to Kalamazoo via Highland Park, Highland Park Metra Station, Paulina & Howard Terminal, Michigan & Washington, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 5h 58m.

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