There are 4 ways to get from Battle Creek to Gurnee by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train
best- Take the train from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain Up-N
5h 33m$97–148Drive 205.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Battle Creek to Gurneecar 205.2 mi
3h 39m$38–55Bus, train
- Take the bus from Battle Creek Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain Up-N
6h 37m$39–57Bus
- Take the bus from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus Milwaukee
7h 18m
Battle Creek to Gurnee by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Battle Creek to Gurnee is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Battle Creek to Gurnee is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Battle Creek to Gurnee. However, there are services departing from Battle Creek and arriving at Grand Ave & Ferndale St via Clark & Van Buren, Sox-35th Red Line Station, Tornado Bus Co - Chicago, 2107 Belvidere Rd and Sheridan Rd & Washington St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Battle Creek to Gurnee. However, there are services departing from Battle Creek and arriving at Waukegan via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
The distance between Battle Creek and Gurnee is 201 miles. The road distance is 206.4 miles.
The best way to get from Battle Creek to Gurnee without a car is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs $95 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Battle Creek to Gurnee, including transfers.
Battle Creek to Gurnee bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Battle Creek station.
Battle Creek to Gurnee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Battle Creek station.
The best way to get from Battle Creek to Gurnee is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs $95 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 18m.
What companies run services between Battle Creek, MI, USA and Gurnee, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Battle Creek to Grand Ave & Ferndale St via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Waukegan, and Sheridan Rd & Washington St in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Battle Creek to Grand Ave & Ferndale St via Chicago Union Station, Clark & Van Buren, Wentworth & 35th Street, Sox-35th Red Line Station, California & 35th Street, Tornado Bus Co - Chicago, Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan, 2107 Belvidere Rd, and Sheridan Rd & Washington St in around 7h 18m.
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
- $85–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago OTC to Waukegan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago OTC to Waukegan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
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
- $29–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–29
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adult
- $8–29
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Booking & Getting There
Battle Creek to Gurnee bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Gurnee is 1h behind Battle Creek. It is currently 10:14 AM in Battle Creek and 9:14 AM in Gurnee.
Battle Creek to Gurnee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Battle Creek to Gurnee is 206 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Battle Creek to Gurnee.
There are 146+ hotels available in Gurnee.









