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

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There are 7 ways to get from Battle Creek to Indianapolis by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Battle Creek Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    6h 35m
    $51–76

  2. Drive  215.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Battle Creek to Indianapoliscar car 215.8 mi
    3h 41m
    $40–57

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    8h 38m
    $188–305

  4. Train to Detroit, fly

    1. Take the train from Battle Creek to Dearborntrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane DTW - IND
    6h 15m
    $485–1,398

  5. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    7h 39m

  6. Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport

    1. Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane AZO - IND
    7h 26m
    $81–473

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane ORD - IND
    6h 54m
    $475–995

Battle Creek to Indianapolis by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration6h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 290 mi
  • Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Battle Creek, MI, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Battle Creek Bus Stop to Indianapolis Union Station via Gary Bus Station in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Battle Creek to Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 38m.

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