There are 4 ways to get from Battle Creek to Chicago by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine / ...
2h 44m$40–120Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Battle Creek Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
3h 50m$27–60Drive 165.7 mi
- Drive from Battle Creek to Chicagocar 165.7 mi
2h 51m$31–44Taxi, fly
- Take the taxi from Battle Creek to Lansing-Airport-LANtaxi
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
3h 15m$179–409
Battle Creek to Chicago by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Battle Creek to Chicago is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Battle Creek to Chicago is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs $40 - $120.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Battle Creek Bus Stop and arriving at Chicago Bus Station station. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Battle Creek and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 44m.
The distance between Battle Creek and Chicago is 160 miles. The road distance is 166.6 miles.
The best way to get from Battle Creek to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs $40 - $120.
The train from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Station takes 2h 44m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Battle Creek to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Battle Creek Bus Stop station.
Battle Creek to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Battle Creek station.
The best way to get from Battle Creek to Chicago is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs $40 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $60 and takes 3h 50m.
What companies run services between Battle Creek, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–120 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Battle Creek Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost $27–45 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Amtrak also services this route twice a week.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Battle Creek Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Battle Creek Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Estimated price
- $140–180
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Booking & Getting There
Battle Creek to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Battle Creek. It is currently 11:05 AM in Battle Creek and 10:05 AM in Chicago.
Battle Creek to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Battle Creek to Chicago is 167 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Battle Creek to Chicago.
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