There are 6 ways to get from Battle Creek to Normal by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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$81–177Fly 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
8h 18m$44–297Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
5h 43m$91–165Drive 268 mi
- Drive from Battle Creek to Normalcar 268 mi
4h 37m$49–71Bus
- Take the bus from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0145S
8h 49m$91–155Train 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 3m$76–343
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 37m.
The fastest way to get from Battle Creek to Normal is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Battle Creek to Normal. However, there are services departing from Battle Creek and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.
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 $80 - $180.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Battle Creek to Normal, including transfers.
Battle Creek to Normal bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Battle Creek 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 $80 - $180. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $40 - $300 and takes 8h 18m, you could also bus, which costs $90 - $160 and takes 8h 49m.
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, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) 5 times a day.
- 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
- 8h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27–240
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Detroit, Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- united.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 18m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $35–280
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $27–240
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
- $45–100
- 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
- $35–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- 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 Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Battle Creek to Normal bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Normal is 1h behind Battle Creek. It is currently 8:11 AM in Battle Creek and 7:11 AM 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 37m to drive from Battle Creek to Normal.
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