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How to get fromRockford to Battle Creekby bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Rockford to Battle Creek by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Battle Creektrain train Blue Water / ...
    5h 54m
    $90–174

  2. Drive 249.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rockford to Battle Creekcar car 249.9 mi
    4h 22m
    $46–66

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Battle Creekbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 59m
    $95–149

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane plane ORD - AZO
    6h 16m
    $81–332

  5. Bus via Rockford(East Side Transfer Center)

    1. Take the bus from Rockford(East Side Transfer Center) to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0154S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Battle Creek Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0160
    7h 56m
    $63–105

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 251 mi
  • Duration: 5h 54m

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

You can take a vehicle from Rockford to Battle Creek via 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, and Chicago Union Station in around 5h 59m.

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