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How to get fromJoliet to Battle Creekby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Joliet to Battle Creek by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Battle Creektrain train Blue Water / ...
    4h 34m
    $62–134

  2. Drive 177.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joliet to Battle Creekcar car 177.2 mi
    3h 4m
    $33–47

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Battle Creek Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0160
    6h 28m
    $35–60

  4. Train via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Battle Creektrain train Blue Water / ...
    4h 59m
    $59–120

  5. Line 832 bus, line 379 bus, line 315 bus, line 126 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Joliet Union Station to Herion Way at Wheelerbus bus 832
    2. Take the bus from Herion Way at Wheeler to Midway CTA Stationbus bus 379
    3. Take the bus from Midway CTA Station to Austin/Jacksonbus bus 315
    4. Take the bus from Jackson & Austin Terminal to Jackson & Clintonbus bus 126
    5. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Battle Creekbus bus
    7h 27m
    $69–98

Joliet to Battle Creek by train (Amtrak)

Calendar28Weekly Trains
Duration4h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 196.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and Battle Creek, MI, USA?

You can take a train from Joliet Gateway Center to Battle Creek via Chicago Union Station in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joliet Union Station to Battle Creek via Herion Way at Wheeler, Midway CTA Station, Austin/Jackson, Jackson & Austin Terminal, Jackson & Clinton, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 27m.

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