There are 4 ways to get from South Bend to Battle Creek by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Bus via Gary
best- Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Gary, INbus Columbus / ...
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Battle Creek Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
5h 5m$30–57Drive 86.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Bend to Battle Creekcar 86.8 mi
1h 53m$16–23Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Battle Creektrain Blue Water / ...
5h 38m$77–165Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Battle Creekbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 43m$85–127
South Bend to Battle Creek by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Bend to Battle Creek is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from South Bend to Battle Creek is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from South Bend to Battle Creek. However, there are services departing from South Bend, IN and arriving at Battle Creek Bus Stop via Gary Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from South Bend station to Battle Creek. However, there are services departing from South Bend Station and arriving at Battle Creek via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
The distance between South Bend and Battle Creek is 202 miles. The road distance is 87.3 miles.
The best way to get from South Bend to Battle Creek without a car is to bus via Gary which takes 5h 5m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from South Bend to Battle Creek, including transfers.
South Bend to Battle Creek bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from South Bend, IN station.
South Bend to Battle Creek train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from South Bend Station.
The best way to get from South Bend to Battle Creek is to bus via Gary which takes 5h 5m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $170 and takes 5h 38m.
What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Battle Creek, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from South Bend, IN to Battle Creek Bus Stop via Gary, IN and Gary Bus Station in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from South Bend Station to Battle Creek via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 38m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- 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
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from South Bend, IN to Gary, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from South Bend, IN to Gary, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Battle Creek Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from South Bend, IN to Gary, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–17
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Battle Creek
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
South Bend to Battle Creek bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Gary, IN station.
South Bend to Battle Creek train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Bend to Battle Creek is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from South Bend to Battle Creek.
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