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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine / ...
    2h 44m
    $50–110

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Battle Creek Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    3h 50m
    $27–85

  3. Drive 165.7 mi

    1. Drive from Battle Creek to Chicagocar car 165.7 mi
    2h 51m
    $31–44

  4. Taxi to Capital Region International Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Battle Creek to Lansing-Airport-LANtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAN - ORD
    3h 2m
    $189–469

  5. Train to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Battle Creek to Kalamazootrain train
    2. Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane AZO - ORD
    4h 44m
    $40–232

Battle Creek to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

Calendar28Weekly Trains
Duration2h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 159.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 44m

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 $50–110 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 $27–55 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Amtrak also services this route twice a week.

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