There are 7 ways to get from Battle Creek to West Lafayette by train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, train (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
5h 49m$69–140Drive 187 mi
cheapest- Drive from Battle Creek to West Lafayettecar 187 mi
4h 11m$35–50Bus
- Take the bus from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
5h 50m$76–116Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
- Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane AZO - LAF
6h 46m$50–308Train (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$86–185Bus via Chicago (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Battle Creek Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Lafayette Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0100
7h 17m$44–83Train 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 19m$89–371
Battle Creek to West Lafayette by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Battle Creek to West Lafayette is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Battle Creek to West Lafayette is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Battle Creek to West Lafayette. However, there are services departing from Battle Creek and arriving at Lafayette Bus Stop via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Battle Creek to West 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 West Lafayette is 281 miles. The road distance is 188.1 miles.
The best way to get from Battle Creek to West Lafayette without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 49m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Battle Creek to West Lafayette, including transfers.
Battle Creek to West Lafayette bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Battle Creek station.
Battle Creek to West Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Battle Creek station.
The best way to get from Battle Creek to West Lafayette is to bus which takes 5h 50m and costs $75 - $120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $50 - $310 and takes 6h 46m, you could also train, which costs $85 - $190 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Battle Creek, MI, USA and West Lafayette, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Battle Creek to Lafayette Bus Stop via Chicago Union Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Purdue University Airport (LAF) twice daily.
- 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
Train from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- 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
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Battle Creek Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Train Station to Lafayette Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- 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
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Battle Creek to West Lafayette bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Battle Creek to West Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Battle Creek to West Lafayette is 188 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Battle Creek to West Lafayette.
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