There are 6 ways to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Battle Creek by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), rideshare, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Line 261 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Dearborn Transit Centerbus 261
- Take the train from Dearborn to Battle Creektrain Wolverine
3h 29m$32–77Drive 100.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Battle Creekcar 100.5 mi
1h 41m$19–27Line 261 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Dearborn Transit Centerbus 261
- Take the bus from Dearborn to Battle Creekbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 33m$37–52Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Detroit-DTW to Battle Creek100.5 mi
1h 41mFly, train
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane DTW - AZO
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Battle Creektrain
3h 45m$52–351Line 261 bus, bus via Larned & Griswold
- Take the bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Larned & Griswoldbus 261
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Battle Creek Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
5h 27m$20–37
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Battle Creek by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Battle Creek is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Battle Creek is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Battle Creek. However, there are services departing from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal and arriving at Battle Creek via Dearborn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Battle Creek is 124 miles. The road distance is 101.1 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Battle Creek without a car is to line 261 bus and train which takes 3h 29m and costs $30 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Battle Creek, including transfers.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Battle Creek bus services, operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, depart from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal station.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Battle Creek bus services, operated by Southeast Michigan SMART, arrive at Dearborn Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) to Battle Creek is 101 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Battle Creek.
There are 22+ hotels available in Battle Creek.
What companies run services between Detroit Airport (DTW), USA and Battle Creek, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Battle Creek via Dearborn in around 3h 33m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Dearborn to Battle Creek
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kalamazoo to Battle Creek
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–15
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 866-962-5515
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
Bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Dearborn Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Reduced Fare
- $1
Bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Dearborn Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Reduced Fare
- $1
Bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Larned & Griswold
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Reduced Fare
- $1
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Dearborn to Battle Creek
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Battle Creek Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Detroit-DTW to Battle Creek
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Battle Creek. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







