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How to get fromBattle Creek to Bloomingtonby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Battle Creek to Bloomington by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    5h 42m
    $85–189

  2. Drive 270.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Battle Creek to Bloomingtoncar car 270.1 mi
    4h 41m
    $50–72

  3. Bus via Oak Brook

    1. Take the bus from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Watterson Commonsbus bus Peoria line
    7h 50m
    $112–151

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane ORD - BMI
    7h 3m
    $83–370

  5. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Battle Creek Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0145S
    9h 45m
    $55–108

Battle Creek to Bloomington by train (Amtrak)

Calendar28Weekly Trains
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 282.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Battle Creek, MI, USA and Bloomington, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Battle Creek to Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Battle Creek to Watterson Commons via Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Jackson, Pulaski & Cermak, Cermak & Pulaski, North Riverside Park Mall, and Oakbrook Mall in around 7h 50m.

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