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 via Gary
best- Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Gary, INbus Columbus / ...
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
4h 10m$29–58Drive 65.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Bend to Kalamazoocar 65.2 mi
1h 33m$12–18Train (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$67–144Bus (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$81–118
South Bend to Kalamazoo by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Bend to Kalamazoo is to drive which costs $11 - $18 and takes 1h 33m.
The fastest way to get from South Bend to Kalamazoo is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs $11 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from South Bend to Kalamazoo. However, there are services departing from South Bend, IN and arriving at Kalamazoo Bus Stop via Gary Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
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 via Gary which takes 4h 10m and costs $28 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from South Bend to Kalamazoo, including transfers.
South Bend to Kalamazoo bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from South Bend, IN 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 via Gary which takes 4h 10m and costs $28 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $150 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, IN to Kalamazoo Bus Stop via Gary, IN and Gary Bus Station in around 4h 10m. 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 DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from South Bend, IN to Gary, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from South Bend, IN to Gary, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–19
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from South Bend, IN to Gary, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
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More Questions & Answers
South Bend to Kalamazoo bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Gary, IN 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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