There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis to Western Michigan University by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane STL - AZO
5h 6m$84–408Drive 406.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from St. Louis to Western Michigan Universitycar 406.6 mi
7h$75–108Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain Wolverine / ...
8h 45m$232–360Bus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
10h 4mTrain, bus
- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
9h 43m$182–280
St. Louis to Western Michigan University by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Western Michigan University is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Western Michigan University is to fly which takes 5h 6m and costs $80 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis station to Western Michigan University. However, there are services departing from St Louis Bus Station and arriving at W. Michigan & Sprague via Chicago Union Station and Kalamazoo Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from St. Louis to Western Michigan University. However, there are services departing from St. Louis and arriving at Kalamazoo via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
The distance between St. Louis and Western Michigan University is 372 miles. The road distance is 409 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Western Michigan University without a car is to train which takes 8h 45m and costs $230 - $360.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from St. Louis to Western Michigan University, including transfers.
St. Louis to Western Michigan University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
St. Louis to Western Michigan University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Western Michigan University is to fly which takes 5h 6m and costs $80 - $410. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $230 - $360 and takes 8h 45m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 10h 4m.
What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Western Michigan University, MI, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from St. Louis to Western Michigan University via Chicago Union Station, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Transit Center, and W. Michigan & Sprague in around 8h 45m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
St. Louis to Western Michigan University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Western Michigan University is 1h ahead of St. Louis. It is currently 8:49 AM in St. Louis and 9:49 AM in Western Michigan University.
St. Louis to Western Michigan University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Western Michigan University is 409 miles. It takes approximately 7h to drive from St. Louis to Western Michigan University.
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