There are 7 ways to get from Battle Creek to Lafayette by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus Chicago
6h 15m$81–126Drive 186.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Battle Creek to Lafayettecar 186.1 mi
4h 9m$34–50Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
6h 45m$84–184Fly Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Purdue University Airport
- Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane AZO - LAF
6h 49m$50–318Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Battle Creek Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus Chicago
7h 29m$48–93Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Purdue University Airport
- Take the train from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane ORD - LAF
6h 22m$82–370Train to Detroit, fly to Indianapolis, shuttle
- Take the train from Battle Creek to Dearborntrain
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane DTW - IND
- Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to Holiday Inn City Centre
6h 57m$470–1,409
Battle Creek to Lafayette by bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Battle Creek to Lafayette is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Battle Creek to Lafayette is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Battle Creek to Lafayette station. However, there are services departing from Battle Creek and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Battle Creek to Lafayette station. However, there are services departing from Battle Creek and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Battle Creek and Lafayette is 297 miles. The road distance is 187.2 miles.
The best way to get from Battle Creek to Lafayette without a car is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs $80 - $130.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Battle Creek to Lafayette, including transfers.
Battle Creek to Lafayette bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Battle Creek station.
Battle Creek to Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Battle Creek station.
The best way to get from Battle Creek to Lafayette is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs $80 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $190 and takes 6h 45m, you could also fly, which costs $50 - $320 and takes 6h 49m.
What companies run services between Battle Creek, MI, USA and Lafayette, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Battle Creek to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Battle Creek to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 45m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Purdue University Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Purdue University Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Detroit to Indianapolis via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
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
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Battle Creek to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $23–45
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $23–45
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
- $25–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-589-6004
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go Express Travel
Shuttle from Indianapolis Airport to Holiday Inn City Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $33
- Schedules at
- Go Express Travel
- Phone
- +1(765)4973828
- Website
- lafayettelimo.com
Shuttle from Indianapolis Airport to Holiday Inn City Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Schedules at
- lafayettelimo.com
- Child
- $14–23
- Adult
- $25–28
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More Questions & Answers
Battle Creek to Lafayette bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Battle Creek to Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Battle Creek to Lafayette is 187 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Battle Creek to Lafayette.
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