There are 4 ways to get from South Bend to Kalamazoo by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from South Bend Transpo to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
4h 20m$31–52Drive 65.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Bend to Kalamazoocar 65.2 mi
1h 33m$12–17Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain Wolverine / ...
5h 11m$121–191Bus via Chicago (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 11m
South Bend to Kalamazoo by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from South Bend to Kalamazoo is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 33m.
The fastest way to get from South Bend to Kalamazoo is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from South Bend to Kalamazoo. However, there are services departing from South Bend Transpo and arriving at Kalamazoo Bus Stop via Gary Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from South Bend station to Kalamazoo. However, there are services departing from South Bend Station and arriving at Kalamazoo via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between South Bend and Kalamazoo is 179 miles. The road distance is 65.5 miles.
The best way to get from South Bend to Kalamazoo without a car is to bus which takes 4h 20m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from South Bend to Kalamazoo, including transfers.
South Bend to Kalamazoo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from South Bend Transpo station.
South Bend to Kalamazoo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from South Bend Station.
The best way to get from South Bend to Kalamazoo is to bus which takes 4h 20m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $200 and takes 5h 11m.
What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Kalamazoo, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from South Bend Transpo to Kalamazoo Bus Stop via Gary Bus Station in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from South Bend Station to Kalamazoo via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 11m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from South Bend Transpo to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from South Bend Transpo to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from South Bend Transpo to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
South Bend to Kalamazoo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Gary Bus Station.
South Bend to Kalamazoo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Bend to Kalamazoo is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from South Bend to Kalamazoo.
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