There are 6 ways to get from Battle Creek to Normal by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train
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$153–245Drive 268 mi
cheapest- Drive from Battle Creek to Normalcar 268 mi
4h 37m$49–71Bus via Oak Brook
- Take the bus from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Watterson Commonsbus Peoria line
7h 49mFly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
- Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane AZO - BMI
10h 56m$60–332Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Battle Creek Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0145S
9h 45m$58–98Train 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
6h 55m$124–384
Battle Creek to Normal by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 Watterson Commons via Clinton & Jackson, Cermak & Pulaski, North Riverside Park Mall and Oakbrook Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 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 $150 - $250.
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 $150 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus via Oak Brook, which costs and takes 7h 49m, you could also fly, which costs $60 - $340 and takes 10h 56m.
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 to Watterson Commons via Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Jackson, Pulaski & Cermak, Cermak & Pulaski, North Riverside Park Mall, and Oakbrook Mall in around 7h 49m.
- 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 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Detroit, Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Detroit, Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Oakbrook Mall to Watterson Commons
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- Schedules at
- Peoria Charter Schedules
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Battle Creek Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Battle Creek to Normal bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Normal is 1h behind Battle Creek. It is currently 2:11 PM in Battle Creek and 1:11 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 37m to drive from Battle Creek to Normal.
Book your Battle Creek to Normal train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Battle Creek to Normal bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 43+ hotels available in Normal.