There are 7 ways to get from Waterloo to Kalamazoo by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
best- Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ALO - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain
5h 36m$97–349Fly to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane ALO - AZO
5h 27m$72–336Bus
- Take the bus from Waterloo to Chicagobus Btw 1210 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 45m$100–164Drive 412.3 mi
- Drive from Waterloo to Kalamazoocar 412.3 mi
7h 24m$76–109Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus
- Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane ALO - GRR
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus
11h 16m$124–602Bus, train
- Take the bus from Waterloo to Chicagobus Btw 1210 / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain Wolverine / ...
9h 45m$90–184Bus via Davenport
- Take the bus from Waterloo to Davenportbus
- Take the bus from Davenport to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus
11h 15m$107–166
Waterloo to Kalamazoo by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waterloo to Kalamazoo is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 7h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Waterloo to Kalamazoo is to fly which takes 5h 27m and costs $70 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo to Kalamazoo. However, there are services departing from Waterloo and arriving at Kalamazoo via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.
The distance between Waterloo and Kalamazoo is 397 miles. The road distance is 414.8 miles.
The best way to get from Waterloo to Kalamazoo without a car is to bus which takes 9h 45m and costs $95 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Waterloo to Kalamazoo, including transfers.
Waterloo to Kalamazoo bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Waterloo station.
The best way to get from Waterloo to Kalamazoo is to bus which takes 9h 45m and costs $95 - $170. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $70 - $340 and takes 5h 27m.
Waterloo to Kalamazoo bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Chicago station.
Kalamazoo is 1h ahead of Waterloo. It is currently 12:55 AM in Waterloo and 1:55 AM in Kalamazoo.
What companies run services between Waterloo, IA, USA and Kalamazoo, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Waterloo to Kalamazoo via Chicago and Chicago Union Station in around 9h 45m. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) 3 times a day.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Waterloo Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–230
Flights from Waterloo Municipal Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Waterloo Municipal Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Waterloo Municipal Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $50–310
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
- $40–90
- 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
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Waterloo to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $75–110
Bus from Waterloo to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $75–110
Bus from Waterloo to Davenport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Davenport to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–65
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Waterloo to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Waterloo to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Waterloo to Davenport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Davenport to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- 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/
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
- $50–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo Metro Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–24
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo to Kalamazoo is 415 miles. It takes approximately 7h 24m to drive from Waterloo to Kalamazoo.
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