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The cheapest and fastest trains from Battle Creek, MI to Chicago, IL

Showing times and prices for Jul 10

Cheapest price

$73

Average price

$90

Fastest journey

2 h 44 m

Average duration

2 h 45 m

Trains per day

Distance

210 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Battle Creek, MI to Chicago, IL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Battle Creek, MI to Chicago, IL will cost around $90 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $73.

Fast trains

Of the 2 trains that leave Battle Creek, MI for Chicago, IL on Thu, Jul 10, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Jul 10 the direct trains cover the 210 km distance in an average of 2 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 44 m .

On Thu, Jul 10 the slowest trains will take 2 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

01:48PM2h44

Battle Creek, MI

04:32PMChicago, IL

$731One-way

0 transfers

03:00PM2h45

Battle Creek, MI

05:45PMChicago, IL

$1071One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Battle Creek, MI to Chicago, IL

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Battle Creek, MI to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €26, and a train costs an average of €28.

Distance: 130 miles (210 km)

Compare train with

Most popular Train	Bus
€51 Average price	€32 Average price Cheapest
3h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 23m Average total duration 3h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Battle Creek, MI to Chicago, IL

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Trains from Battle Creek, MI to Chicago, IL run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $35 (€28) but you can travel from only $32 (€26) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $32 (€26)

Distance

130 miles (210 km)

Average train duration

2h 54m

Cheapest ticket price

$35 (€28)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

2h 44m

First train

06:45

Last train

20:33

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $32 (€26)

Train companies: Amtrak from Battle Creek, MI to Chicago, IL trains

Amtrak trains will get you from Battle Creek, MI to Chicago, IL from $37 (€29). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak trains running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by train across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more.

Train information from Battle Creek, MI to Chicago, IL with Amtrak:

Average Duration: 2 h 44 min
Cheapest Price: $37
Amtrak frequency: 3 a day

FAQs: Trains from Battle Creek, MI to Chicago, IL

FAQs: Travel by train from Battle Creek, MI to Chicago, IL easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Battle Creek, MI to Chicago, IL.

Cheap train tickets from Battle Creek, MI to Chicago, IL can start from as little as $36 (€29) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Battle Creek, MI to Chicago, IL is $58 (€46); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time between Battle Creek, MI and Chicago, IL is on average 2 h 45 min for the 130 mile (210 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go between Battle Creek, MI and Chicago, IL by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Battle Creek, MI to Chicago, IL leaves at 6: 45 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Battle Creek, MI to Chicago, IL leaves at 9: 00 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Battle Creek, MI to Chicago, IL without having to change trains with Amtrak. There are 4 direct trains from Battle Creek, MI to Chicago, IL each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Take the Battle Creek, MI to Chicago, IL train with Amtrak. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the trip from Battle Creek, MI to Chicago, IL as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 9: 00 PM.

A trip to Chicago, IL from Battle Creek, MI is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 45 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Battle Creek, MI to Chicago, IL by train is January.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from Battle Creek, MI to Chicago, IL including taking a bus, train or flight.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Battle Creek, MI to Chicago, IL

Battle Creek

Chicago

The major train station for departures in Battle Creek is Battle Creek Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Battle Creek Station for your trip from Battle Creek to Chicago.

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