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Compare train, bus, and flight for Battle Creek, MI to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 an average ticket price of $40 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, while a flight costs an average of $636.
Distance: 130 miles (210 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus |
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$636 Average price | $61 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest |
5h 59m Average total duration 3h 59m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Battle Creek, MI to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $20 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Battle Creek, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $61 (€51).
A bus is $596 (€499) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Battle Creek, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $636 (€532).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 20m.
Flight takes on average 5h 59m.
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How to get from Battle Creek, MI to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Battle Creek, MI to Chicago, IL is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
AA46482:26 PM1h18Gerald R. Ford International Airport2:44 PMO'Hare International Airport$1421One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
AA46482:26 PM1h18Gerald R. Ford International Airport2:44 PMO'Hare International Airport$1421One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AA44246:00 AM1h14Gerald R. Ford International Airport6:14 AMO'Hare International Airport$2241One-way0 transfers
Other options
AA63229:16 PM1h29Gerald R. Ford International Airport9:45 PMO'Hare International Airport$1421One-way0 transfers
UA56745:00 AM1h15Gerald R. Ford International Airport5:15 AMO'Hare International Airport$1781One-way0 transfers
UA27833:46 PM1h17Gerald R. Ford International Airport4:03 PMO'Hare International Airport$1781One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Battle Creek, MI to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $20 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Battle Creek, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $61 (€51).
A bus is $596 (€499) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Battle Creek, MI to Chicago, IL costing on average $636 (€532).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 20m.
Flight takes on average 5h 59m.
- Around 36 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Battle Creek, MI and Chicago, IL as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Battle Creek Station, Battle Creek, MI and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
- Flights mostly depart from Gerald R. Ford International Airport and arrive in O'Hare International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Battle Creek, MI (Bus/Amtrak) and arrive in Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- Travel with American Airlines, Republic Airlines, United, skywest airlines to go to Chicago, IL by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
- 10 direct flights per day with American Airlines, Republic Airlines, United, skywest airlines.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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