There are 6 ways to get from Battle Creek to Purdue University by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, shuttle, or train
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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 43m$84–130Drive 188 mi
cheapest- Drive from Battle Creek to Purdue Universitycar 188 mi
4h 14m$35–50Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
7h 13m$88–185Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
- Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane AZO - LAF
7h 1m$50–308Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Battle Creek Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
- Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INLaffayette
9h 23m$59–116Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- 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 35m$90–370
Battle Creek to Purdue University by bus and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Battle Creek to Purdue University is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Battle Creek to Purdue University is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Battle Creek to Purdue University. However, there are services departing from Battle Creek and arriving at First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 via Chicago Union Station and Columbia St & 2nd St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Battle Creek to Purdue University 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 7h 13m.
The distance between Battle Creek and Purdue University is 299 miles. The road distance is 189.1 miles.
The best way to get from Battle Creek to Purdue University without a car is to bus which takes 6h 43m and costs $80 - $130.
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Battle Creek to Purdue University, including transfers.
Battle Creek to Purdue University bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Battle Creek station.
Battle Creek to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Battle Creek station.
The best way to get from Battle Creek to Purdue University is to bus which takes 6h 43m and costs $80 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $190 and takes 7h 13m, you could also fly, which costs $50 - $310 and takes 7h 1m.
What companies run services between Battle Creek, MI, USA and Purdue University, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Battle Creek to Purdue University via Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 6h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Battle Creek to Purdue University via Chicago Union Station, Lafayette Amtrak Station, Columbia St & 2nd St, and First Street Towers on Mitch Daniels Blvd: BUS898 in around 7h 13m.
- 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
- $40–290
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Purdue University Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $23–45
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Battle Creek Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Battle Creek Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1(765)4973828
- Website
- lafayettelimo.com
Shuttle from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $30–56
- Schedules at
- lafayettelimo.com
- Child
- $30–50
- Adult
- $51–56
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More Questions & Answers
Battle Creek to Purdue University bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Battle Creek to Purdue University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Battle Creek to Purdue University is 189 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Battle Creek to Purdue University.
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