There are 10 ways to get from Lakeland to Kalamazoo by bus, plane, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
best- Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane TPA - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain
9h 40m$156–514Amtrak Thruway, bus
- Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus
30h 22m$185–353Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain Wolverine / ...
43h 26m$512–1,132Drive 1,122 mi
- Drive from Lakeland to Kalamazoocar 1,122 mi
21h 10m$205–296Drive to Orlando Sanford, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus
- Drive from Lakeland to Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFBcar
- Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane SFB - GRR
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus
8h 17m$188–848Amtrak Thruway to Tampa, fly to Detroit, train
- Take the bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Stationbus
- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Detroit (DTW)plane TPA - DTW
- Take the train from Dearborn to Kalamazootrain
10h 4m$183–803Fly Lakeland to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus
- Fly from Lakeland (LAL) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane LAL - GRR
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus
8h 16m$376–1,230Train to Orlando, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane MCO - GRR
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus
10h 15m$220–709Amtrak Thruway to Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Lakeland to St. Petersburgbus
- Fly from Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane PIE - GRR
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus
10h 11m$195–855Drive to Orlando Sanford, fly to South Bend, train, bus
- Drive from Lakeland to Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFBcar
- Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to South Bend (SBN)plane SFB - SBN
- Take the train from South Bend Airport to Garytrain
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus
9h 19m$180–767
Lakeland to Kalamazoo by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lakeland to Kalamazoo is to Amtrak Thruway and fly and train which costs $150 - $550 and takes 9h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Lakeland to Kalamazoo is to fly and bus which takes 8h 16m and costs $370 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Lakeland to Kalamazoo. However, there are services departing from Lakeland and arriving at Kalamazoo Bus Stop via Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St, Tampa Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station and Gary Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Lakeland station to Kalamazoo. However, there are services departing from Lakeland Amtrak Station and arriving at Kalamazoo via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 26m.
The distance between Lakeland and Kalamazoo is 1198 miles. The road distance is 1128.6 miles.
The best way to get from Lakeland to Kalamazoo without a car is to Amtrak Thruway and bus which takes 30h 22m and costs $180 - $360.
It takes approximately 9h 40m to get from Lakeland to Kalamazoo, including transfers.
Lakeland to Kalamazoo bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lakeland station.
Lakeland to Kalamazoo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Lakeland Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Lakeland to Kalamazoo is to Amtrak Thruway and bus which takes 30h 22m and costs $180 - $360. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $500 - $1,200 and takes 43h 26m.
What companies run services between Lakeland, FL, USA and Kalamazoo, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Lakeland to Kalamazoo Bus Stop via Tampa Union Station, Nebraska Ave @ Twiggs St, Tampa Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Gary Bus Station in around 30h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kalamazoo via Chicago Union Station in around 43h 26m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Tampa to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–430
Flights from Tampa to Chicago Midway International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Flights from Tampa to Chicago Midway International Airport via Louisville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $90–430
Flights from Tampa to Chicago Midway International Airport via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–460
Flights from Tampa to Chicago Midway International Airport via Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Flights from Tampa to Detroit via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Orlando to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Orlando to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $470–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Dearborn to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Kissimmee Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–26
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lakeland to Tampa Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Lakeland to St. Petersburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–21
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Lakeland to Kalamazoo bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tampa Union Station.
Lakeland to Kalamazoo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lakeland to Kalamazoo is 1129 miles. It takes approximately 21h 10m to drive from Lakeland to Kalamazoo.
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