MI → IL · about 131 miles
Battle Creek to Chicago bus & train schedule
Amtrak and Greyhound run 24 direct buses and trains a week from Battle Creek to Chicago. The fastest takes 2 hours 44 minutes; the first departure leaves at 8:48 AM and the last at 8:33 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 24
- Fastest trip
- 2h 44m
- First departure
- 8:48 AM
- Last departure
- 8:33 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:48 AM | 10:32 AM | 2h 44m | Daily | Battle Creek to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:58 AM | 10:42 AM | 2h 44m | Daily | Battle Creek to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:00 AM | 11:45 AM | 2h 45m | Daily | Battle Creek to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:30 AM | 2:20 PM | 3h 50m | Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Battle Creek Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 12:01 PM | 2:02 PM | 3h 01m | Daily | Battle Creek to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:11 PM | 2:12 PM | 3h 01m | Daily | Battle Creek to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:18 PM | 10:25 PM | 3h 07m | Daily | Battle Creek to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:33 PM | 10:40 PM | 3h 07m | Daily | Battle Creek to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Battle Creek Where you get off in Chicago The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Battle Creek
- Battle Creek Bus Stop Map of Battle Creek Bus Stop (Google Maps)
Where buses and trains stop in Chicago
Return trip: Chicago to Battle Creek
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Battle Creek to Chicago?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 2 hours 44 minutes; the typical trip is 3 hours 1 minute.
What time is the first departure from Battle Creek to Chicago?
The earliest departure is at 8:48 AM (Sat & Sun) and the last at 8:33 PM (Mon–Fri).
Which bus and rail companies go from Battle Creek to Chicago?
Amtrak and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Battle Creek?
Buses and trains to Chicago leave from Battle Creek Bus Stop.