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How to get fromDes Moines to Battle Creekby plane, train, bus, car, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 11 ways to get from Des Moines to Battle Creek by plane, train, bus, car, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Detroit, train

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane DSM - DTW
    2. Take the train from Dearborn to Battle Creektrain train
    5h 52m
    $185–798

  2. Bus via Des Moines

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Battle Creek Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0160
    12h
    $80–155

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicagobus bus Btw 1202 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Battle Creektrain train Blue Water / ...
    9h 52m

  4. Bus, train via Galesburg

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Battle Creektrain train
    11h 58m

  5. Drive 480.9 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Battle Creekcar car 480.9 mi
    8h 3m
    $88–127

  6. Fly to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane plane DSM - AZO
    6h 53m
    $112–538

  7. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DSM - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Battle Creektrain train
    6h 1m
    $143–589

  8. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DSM - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Battle Creektrain train
    6h 19m
    $130–516

  9. Fly to Capital Region International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane DSM - LAN
    2. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Battle Creektrain train
    8h 13m
    $187–971

  10. Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane DSM - GRR
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus bus
    8h 56m
    $189–964

  11. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicagobus bus Btw 1202 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Battle Creekbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 57m

Des Moines (DSM) to Detroit (DTW) flights

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration3h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 661.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Battle Creek, MI, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Battle Creek via Chicago and Chicago Union Station in around 9h 57m.

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