There are 4 ways to get from Valparaiso to Western Michigan University by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
4h 29m$22–43Drive 107.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Valparaiso to Western Michigan Universitycar 107.2 mi
1h 56m$20–29Train
- Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train Westbound to Chicago / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain Wolverine / ...
6h 4m$54–112Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from 260 Brown to 333 S Franklin Streetbus ChicaGO Dash
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 17m$48–80
Valparaiso to Western Michigan University by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Valparaiso to Western Michigan University is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 1h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Valparaiso to Western Michigan University is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Valparaiso to Western Michigan University. However, there are services departing from Valparaiso and arriving at W. Michigan & Sprague via Gary Bus Station and Kalamazoo Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Valparaiso to Western Michigan University. However, there are services departing from Gary and arriving at Kalamazoo via Jackson-Blue and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
The distance between Valparaiso and Western Michigan University is 140 miles. The road distance is 107.8 miles.
The best way to get from Valparaiso to Western Michigan University without a car is to bus which takes 4h 29m and costs $21 - $45.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Valparaiso to Western Michigan University, including transfers.
Valparaiso to Western Michigan University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Gary Bus Station.
Valparaiso to Western Michigan University train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from Gary station.
The best way to get from Valparaiso to Western Michigan University is to bus which takes 4h 29m and costs $21 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 6h 4m.
What companies run services between Valparaiso, IN, USA and Western Michigan University, MI, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop 5 times a week. Tickets cost $17–35 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Valparaiso to Western Michigan University via Gary Bus Station, Gary, Van Buren St., Jackson-Blue, LaSalle, Chicago Union Station, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Transit Center, and W. Michigan & Sprague in around 6h 4m.
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
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
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 219-462-1161
- Website
- ci.valparaiso.in.us
Bus from 260 Brown to 333 S Franklin Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–9
- Schedules at
- ci.valparaiso.in.us
- V-Line and Transit Connect fares
- $1
- ChicaGO Dash fares
- $8
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
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Valparaiso to Western Michigan University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kalamazoo Bus Stop station.
Western Michigan University is 1h ahead of Valparaiso. It is currently 8:04 PM in Valparaiso and 9:04 PM in Western Michigan University.
Valparaiso to Western Michigan University train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at Van Buren St. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valparaiso to Western Michigan University is 108 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Valparaiso to Western Michigan University.
There are 49+ hotels available in Western Michigan University.





