There are 5 ways to get from Battle Creek to Normal by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
5h 42m$63–146Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane AZO - BMI
7h 9m$48–304Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Battle Creek Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomingtonbus Greyhound US0145S
9h 45m$58–115Drive 268 mi
- Drive from Battle Creek to Normalcar 268 mi
4h 38m$49–71Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane ORD - BMI
7h 1m$69–317
Battle Creek to Normal by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Battle Creek to Normal is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Battle Creek to Normal is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Battle Creek to Normal. However, there are services departing from Battle Creek Bus Stop and arriving at Bloomington via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Battle Creek to Normal. However, there are services departing from Battle Creek and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
The distance between Battle Creek and Normal is 285 miles. The road distance is 269.6 miles.
The best way to get from Battle Creek to Normal without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs $60 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Battle Creek to Normal, including transfers.
Battle Creek to Normal bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Battle Creek Bus Stop station.
Battle Creek to Normal train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Battle Creek station.
The best way to get from Battle Creek to Normal is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs $60 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 9h 45m, you could also fly, which costs $45 - $310 and takes 7h 9m.
What companies run services between Battle Creek, MI, USA and Normal, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Battle Creek to Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Battle Creek Bus Stop to Bloomington via Chicago Bus Station in around 9h 45m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Battle Creek Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Battle Creek to Normal bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Normal is 1h behind Battle Creek. It is currently 3:21 PM in Battle Creek and 2:21 PM in Normal.
Battle Creek to Normal train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Battle Creek to Normal is 270 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Battle Creek to Normal.
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