There are 5 ways to get from Lake Zurich to Kalamazoo by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Barrington to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain Wolverine / ...
4h 24m$68–123Drive 177.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lake Zurich to Kalamazoocar 177.7 mi
3h 19m$33–47Train, bus
- Take the train from Barrington to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
5h 18m$51–78Train, fly
- Take the train from Barrington to Irving Parktrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane ORD - AZO
4h 54m$63–296Line 56 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Jeffersonbus 56
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 53m$89–118
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Zurich to Kalamazoo is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Zurich to Kalamazoo is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Zurich to Kalamazoo. However, there are services departing from Hawthorn Mall and arriving at Kalamazoo via Golf Mill Station, Jefferson Park Transit Center and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Lake Zurich to Kalamazoo. However, there are services departing from Barrington and arriving at Kalamazoo via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Lake Zurich and Kalamazoo is 175 miles. The road distance is 178.7 miles.
The best way to get from Lake Zurich to Kalamazoo without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs $65 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Lake Zurich to Kalamazoo, including transfers.
Lake Zurich to Kalamazoo bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Jefferson Park Transit Center station.
Lake Zurich to Kalamazoo train services, operated by Metra, depart from Barrington station.
The best way to get from Lake Zurich to Kalamazoo is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs $65 - $130. Alternatively, you can line 56 bus and bus, which costs $85 - $120 and takes 5h 53m.
What companies run services between Lake Zurich, IL, USA and Kalamazoo, MI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Lake Zurich to Kalamazoo via Barrington, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lake Zurich to Kalamazoo via Hawthorn Mall, Golf Mill Station, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Washington & Jefferson, and Chicago Union Station in around 5h 53m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Barrington to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Barrington to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Barrington to Irving Park
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Jefferson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Lake Zurich to Kalamazoo bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Washington & Jefferson station.
Kalamazoo is 1h ahead of Lake Zurich. It is currently 9:20 AM in Lake Zurich and 10:20 AM in Kalamazoo.
Lake Zurich to Kalamazoo train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Zurich to Kalamazoo is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Lake Zurich to Kalamazoo.
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