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How to get fromIowa City to Battle Creekby bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Iowa City to Battle Creek by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Battle Creektrain train Blue Water / ...
    8h 27m
    $84–174

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Battle Creek Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0160
    9h 40m
    $60–114

  3. Drive 370.8 mi

    1. Drive from Iowa City to Battle Creekcar car 370.8 mi
    6h 15m
    $68–98

  4. Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane plane MLI - AZO
    10h 17m
    $64–335

  5. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Battle Creekbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 32m
    $89–149

  6. Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MLI - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Battle Creektrain train
    9h 5m
    $92–353

  7. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CID - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Battle Creektrain train
    9h 4m

  8. Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane plane CID - AZO
    9h 53m

Iowa City to Battle Creek by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 382.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 27m

What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Battle Creek, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Iowa City to Battle Creek via Chicago Bus Station and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 32m.

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