There are 6 ways to get from Milwaukee to Battle Creek by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union StationHiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Battle CreekBlue Water / ...
5h 2m$53–136Drive 255 mi
cheapest- Drive from Milwaukee to Battle Creek255 mi
4h 28m$47–68Bus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0150S / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Battle Creek Bus StopGreyhound US0160
6h 40m$51–163Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Detroit, train
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)MKE - DTW
- Take the train from Dearborn to Battle Creek
6h 36m$274–657Bus via Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 DeparturesWisconsin Coach Lines
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Battle Creek Bus StopGreyhound US0160
7h 35m$67–138Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)ORD - AZO
6h 35m$78–325
Milwaukee to Battle Creek by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Battle Creek is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Battle Creek is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee station to Battle Creek. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Intermodal Station and arriving at Battle Creek Bus Stop via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Milwaukee to Battle Creek. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Battle Creek via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Milwaukee and Battle Creek is 245 miles. The road distance is 256.4 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Battle Creek without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs $50 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Milwaukee to Battle Creek, including transfers.
Milwaukee to Battle Creek bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Milwaukee to Battle Creek train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Battle Creek is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs $50 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $170 and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Battle Creek, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Milwaukee to Battle Creek via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Battle Creek Bus Stop via Chicago Bus Station in around 6h 40m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Battle Creek
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Dearborn to Battle Creek
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–85
- 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 Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Battle Creek Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–38
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
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More Questions & Answers
Milwaukee to Battle Creek bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Battle Creek is 1h ahead of Milwaukee. It is currently 8:19 PM in Milwaukee and 9:19 PM in Battle Creek.
Milwaukee to Battle Creek train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Battle Creek is 256 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Milwaukee to Battle Creek.
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