There are 5 ways to get from Rockford to Kalamazoo by bus (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus Van Galder
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 27m$90–139Drive 228.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rockford to Kalamazoocar 228.3 mi
4h 1m$42–61Bus, fly
- Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane ORD - AZO
4h 54m$74–317Bus, train
- Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus Van Galder
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain Wolverine / ...
5h 27m$85–154Bus via Rockford(East Side Transfer Center)
- Take the bus from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0154S / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
6h 56m$61–101
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rockford to Kalamazoo is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Rockford to Kalamazoo is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Rockford to Kalamazoo. However, there are services departing from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal and arriving at Kalamazoo via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
The distance between Rockford and Kalamazoo is 239 miles. The road distance is 229.7 miles.
The best way to get from Rockford to Kalamazoo without a car is to bus which takes 5h 27m and costs $85 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Rockford to Kalamazoo, including transfers.
Rockford to Kalamazoo bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal station.
Rockford to Kalamazoo bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St station.
Kalamazoo is 1h ahead of Rockford. It is currently 12:19 PM in Rockford and 1:19 PM in Kalamazoo.
Yes, the driving distance between Rockford to Kalamazoo is 230 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Rockford to Kalamazoo.
What companies run services between Rockford, IL, USA and Kalamazoo, MI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Rockford to Kalamazoo via 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, and Chicago Union Station in around 5h 27m.
- 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
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
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $15–35
Bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–26
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $12–26
Bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $15–35
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
- $50–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–25
- Website
- https://www.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/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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