There are 4 ways to get from Western Michigan University to Chicago by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine / ...
3h 31m$42–92Drive 143.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Western Michigan University to Chicagocar 143.2 mi
2h 30m$27–38Bus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
4h 10m$42–62Fly
- Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane AZO - ORD
2h 8m$53–240
Western Michigan University to Chicago by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Western Michigan University to Chicago is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Western Michigan University to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 8m and costs $50 - $240.
No, there is no direct bus from Western Michigan University to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Dormitory & Ellsworth and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Kalamazoo Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Western Michigan University to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
The distance between Western Michigan University and Chicago is 140 miles. The road distance is 144.1 miles.
The best way to get from Western Michigan University to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs $40 - $95.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Western Michigan University to Chicago, including transfers.
Western Michigan University to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kalamazoo Bus Stop station.
Western Michigan University to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kalamazoo station.
The best way to get from Western Michigan University to Chicago is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs $40 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 10m, you could also fly, which costs $50 - $240 and takes 2h 8m.
What companies run services between Western Michigan University, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 2h 16m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $24–45 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Jefferson Lines also services this route 3 times a day.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–210
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–210
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
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More Questions & Answers
Western Michigan University to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Western Michigan University. It is currently 4:01 PM in Western Michigan University and 3:01 PM in Chicago.
Western Michigan University to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Western Michigan University to Chicago is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Western Michigan University to Chicago.
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