There are 5 ways to get from Wilmette to Kalamazoo by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train
best- Take the train from Wilmette to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain Wolverine / ...
3h 46m$52–98Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
4h 41m$30–53Drive 160.4 mi
- Drive from Wilmette to Kalamazoocar 160.4 mi
2h 54m$30–43Train, fly
- Take the train from Wilmette to Clybourntrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane ORD - AZO
5h 2m$44–273Line 147 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Washingtonbus 147
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 50m$52–78
Wilmette to Kalamazoo by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wilmette to Kalamazoo is to bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 4h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Wilmette to Kalamazoo is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Wilmette to Kalamazoo. However, there are services departing from Madison & Canal and arriving at Kalamazoo Bus Stop via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Wilmette to Kalamazoo. However, there are services departing from Wilmette and arriving at Kalamazoo via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between Wilmette and Kalamazoo is 153 miles. The road distance is 161.3 miles.
The best way to get from Wilmette to Kalamazoo without a car is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs $50 - $100.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Wilmette to Kalamazoo, including transfers.
Wilmette to Kalamazoo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Wilmette to Kalamazoo train services, operated by Metra, depart from Wilmette station.
The best way to get from Wilmette to Kalamazoo is to train which takes 3h 46m and costs $50 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 4h 41m.
What companies run services between Wilmette, IL, USA and Kalamazoo, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Wilmette to Kalamazoo via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop 3 times a day. Tickets cost $23–45 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Wilmette to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–5
Train from Wilmette to Clybourn
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $3–5
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
- $45–90
- 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 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/
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $0
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
- $50–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Wilmette to Kalamazoo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kalamazoo Bus Stop station.
Kalamazoo is 1h ahead of Wilmette. It is currently 7:34 PM in Wilmette and 8:34 PM in Kalamazoo.
Wilmette to Kalamazoo train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wilmette to Kalamazoo is 161 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Wilmette to Kalamazoo.
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