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Compare bus, train, and flight for Chicago, IL to Battle Creek, MI
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Battle Creek, MI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €37 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 15m. 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 €37, while a flight costs an average of €550.
Distance: 130 miles (210 km)
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€53 Average price | €37 Average price Cheapest | €550 Average price | €41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration 3h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Chicago, IL to Battle Creek, MI
Compare the available ways to get from Chicago, IL to Battle Creek, MI, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Battle Creek, MI:
A bus is €16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Battle Creek, MI costing on average €53.
A bus is €513 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Battle Creek, MI costing on average €550.
Other travel options to Battle Creek, MI take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 25m.
Flight takes on average 5h 55m.
Tickets start at around €53 compared to roughly €41 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€12. The journey takes 2h 45m versus 2h 28m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Chicago, IL to Battle Creek, MI
How to get from Chicago, IL to Battle Creek, MI by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chicago, IL to Battle Creek, MI is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:20 PM 3h55 Chicago, IL 4:15 PM Battle Creek, MI €37 1 One-way 0 transfers
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12:20 PM 3h55 Chicago, IL 4:15 PM Battle Creek, MI €37 1 One-way 0 transfers
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12:20 PM 3h55 Chicago, IL 4:15 PM Battle Creek, MI €37 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
11:20 AM 3h55 Chicago, IL 3:15 PM Battle Creek, MI €38 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Battle Creek, MI:
A bus is €16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Battle Creek, MI costing on average €53.
A bus is €513 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Battle Creek, MI costing on average €550.
Other travel options to Battle Creek, MI take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 25m.
Flight takes on average 5h 55m.
- Around 45 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chicago, IL and Battle Creek, MI as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from O'Hare International Airport and arrive in Gerald R. Ford International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station and arrive in Battle Creek, MI (Bus/Amtrak).
- Trains mostly depart from Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL and arrive in Battle Creek Station, Battle Creek, MI.
- Travel with United, American Airlines, skywest airlines, psa airlines, Republic Airlines, piedmont airlines to go to Battle Creek, MI by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Battle Creek, MI by train.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Battle Creek, MI by bus.
- 10 direct flights per day with United, American Airlines, skywest airlines, Republic Airlines.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 1 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
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