There are 4 ways to get from Western Michigan University to Chicago Union Station 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$42–92Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
4h 20m$24–46Drive 143.7 mi
- Drive from Western Michigan University to Chicago Union Stationcar 143.7 mi
2h 31m$27–38Fly
- Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane AZO - ORD
2h 21m$53–250
Western Michigan University to Chicago Union Station by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Western Michigan University to Chicago Union Station is to bus which costs $23 - $50 and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Western Michigan University to Chicago Union Station is to fly which takes 2h 21m and costs $50 - $250.
No, there is no direct bus from Western Michigan University to Chicago Union Station 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 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Western Michigan University to Chicago Union Station 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 Union Station is 140 miles. The road distance is 144.5 miles.
The best way to get from Western Michigan University to Chicago Union Station 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 Union Station, including transfers.
Western Michigan University to Chicago Union Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kalamazoo Bus Stop station.
Western Michigan University to Chicago Union Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kalamazoo station.
The best way to get from Western Michigan University to Chicago Union Station is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs $40 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $50 and takes 4h 20m, you could also fly, which costs $50 - $250 and takes 2h 21m.
What companies run services between Western Michigan University, MI, USA and Chicago Union Station, 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 5 times a day. Tickets cost $22–45 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
- 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
- $29–220
- 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
- $29–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- 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 Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Western Michigan University to Chicago Union Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago Union Station is 1h behind Western Michigan University. It is currently 3:06 AM in Western Michigan University and 2:06 AM in Chicago Union Station.
Western Michigan University to Chicago Union Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Western Michigan University to Chicago Union Station is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Western Michigan University to Chicago Union Station.
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