There are 3 ways to get from Chicago to Battle Creek by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car
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Chicago to Battle Creek by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Battle Creek is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Battle Creek is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs $50 - $110.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago Bus Station station and arriving at Battle Creek Bus Stop. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Battle Creek. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 33m.
The distance between Chicago and Battle Creek is 160 miles. The road distance is 167.1 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Battle Creek without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs $50 - $110.
The train from Chicago Union Station to Battle Creek takes 2h 33m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Chicago to Battle Creek bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Battle Creek train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Battle Creek is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs $50 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $85 and takes 3h 55m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Battle Creek, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Battle Creek 4 times a day. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 2h 33m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Battle Creek Bus Stop 5 times a week. Tickets cost $27–55 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Amtrak also services this route 3 times a week.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Battle Creek
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Battle Creek Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Battle Creek Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Battle Creek bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Battle Creek Bus Stop station.
Battle Creek is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 8:00 AM in Chicago and 9:00 AM in Battle Creek.
Chicago to Battle Creek train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Battle Creek station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Battle Creek is 167 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Chicago to Battle Creek.
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