There are 7 ways to get from Milwaukee to Battle Creek by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Battle Creektrain Blue Water / ...
5h 2m$78–165Drive 255 mi
cheapest- Drive from Milwaukee to Battle Creekcar 255 mi
4h 31m$47–68Bus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2548 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Battle Creekbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 37m$74–112Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Detroit, train
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)plane MKE - DTW
- Take the train from Dearborn to Battle Creektrain
6h 25m$639–1,097Bus via Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Battle Creek Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
7h 42m$77–116Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane ORD - AZO
6h 45m$74–318Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MKE - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Battle Creektrain
6h 46m$97–478
Milwaukee to Battle Creek by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Battle Creek is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Battle Creek is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee station to Battle Creek. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Intermodal Station and arriving at Battle Creek via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Milwaukee to Battle Creek. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Battle Creek via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Milwaukee and Battle Creek is 245 miles. The road distance is 256.5 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Battle Creek without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs $75 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Milwaukee to Battle Creek, including transfers.
Milwaukee to Battle Creek bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Milwaukee to Battle Creek train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Battle Creek is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs $75 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $120 and takes 5h 37m.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Battle Creek, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Milwaukee to Battle Creek via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Battle Creek via Chicago Bus Station and Chicago Union Station in around 5h 37m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Detroit via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–340
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
Train from Dearborn to Battle Creek
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $29–45
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Battle Creek Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–70
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $29–45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Battle Creek Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Battle Creek
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $38–42
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/wisconsin-coach?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAt4C-BhBcEiwA8Kp0Cc3RRg_kOdc3CzsoiFSe4BX-r10-kIOeuDNMfsAKsG5uubvoAmxcrRoC5LwQAvD_BwE
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $38–42
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/wisconsin-coach?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAt4C-BhBcEiwA8Kp0Cc3RRg_kOdc3CzsoiFSe4BX-r10-kIOeuDNMfsAKsG5uubvoAmxcrRoC5LwQAvD_BwE
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More Questions & Answers
Milwaukee to Battle Creek bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Battle Creek is 1h ahead of Milwaukee. It is currently 7:57 AM in Milwaukee and 8:57 AM in Battle Creek.
Milwaukee to Battle Creek train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Battle Creek is 256 miles. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Milwaukee to Battle Creek.
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