There are 5 ways to get from Bloomington to Battle Creek by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Battle Creektrain Blue Water / ...
5h 52m$84–191Drive 269.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bloomington to Battle Creekcar 269.9 mi
4h 40m$50–72Bus via Champaign
- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Battle Creekbus
8h 12m$108–160Fly, train
- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BMI - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Battle Creektrain
7h 5m$77–346Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0145S
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Battle Creek Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
10h 30m$57–110
Bloomington to Battle Creek by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bloomington to Battle Creek is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Bloomington to Battle Creek is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Bloomington to Battle Creek. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Battle Creek via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Bloomington to Battle Creek. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Battle Creek via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
The distance between Bloomington and Battle Creek is 285 miles. The road distance is 271.5 miles.
The best way to get from Bloomington to Battle Creek without a car is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs $80 - $200.
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Bloomington to Battle Creek, including transfers.
Bloomington to Battle Creek bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
Bloomington to Battle Creek train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
The best way to get from Bloomington to Battle Creek is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs $80 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus via Champaign, which costs $100 - $160 and takes 8h 12m.
What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and Battle Creek, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Battle Creek via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bloomington-Normal to Battle Creek via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 12m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–230
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Battle Creek
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Battle Creek
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Battle Creek Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Battle Creek
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Bloomington to Battle Creek bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Battle Creek is 1h ahead of Bloomington. It is currently 9:26 PM in Bloomington and 10:26 PM in Battle Creek.
Bloomington to Battle Creek train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bloomington to Battle Creek is 271 miles. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Bloomington to Battle Creek.
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