IL → MI · about 131 miles
Chicago to Battle Creek bus & train schedule
Amtrak and Greyhound run 24 direct buses and trains a week from Chicago to Battle Creek. The fastest takes 2 hours 33 minutes; the first departure leaves at 6:20 AM and the last at 5:50 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses and trains a week
- 24
- Fastest trip
- 2h 33m
- First departure
- 6:20 AM
- Last departure
- 5:50 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:20 AM | 11:15 AM | 3h 55m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Chicago Bus Station to Battle Creek Bus Stop | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 6:45 AM | 10:50 AM | 3h 05m | Daily | Chicago Union Station to Battle Creek | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:15 PM | 5:57 PM | 2h 42m | Daily | Chicago Union Station to Battle Creek | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:35 PM | 6:17 PM | 2h 42m | Daily | Chicago Union Station to Battle Creek | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:00 PM | 7:33 PM | 2h 33m | Daily | Chicago Union Station to Battle Creek | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:50 PM | 9:29 PM | 2h 39m | Daily | Chicago Union Station to Battle Creek | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Chicago Where you get off in Battle Creek The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Chicago
Where buses and trains stop in Battle Creek
- Battle Creek Bus Stop Map of Battle Creek Bus Stop (Google Maps)
Return trip: Battle Creek to Chicago
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Chicago to Battle Creek?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 2 hours 33 minutes; the typical trip is 2 hours 42 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Chicago to Battle Creek?
The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM (Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun) and the last at 5:50 PM (Sat & Sun).
Which bus and rail companies go from Chicago to Battle Creek?
Amtrak and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Chicago?
Buses and trains to Battle Creek leave from Chicago Union Station and Chicago Bus Station.