MI → MI · about 105 miles
Detroit to Battle Creek bus & train schedule
Amtrak and Greyhound run 17 direct buses and trains a week from Detroit to Battle Creek. The fastest takes 2 hours 16 minutes; the first departure leaves at 6:26 AM and the last at 6:11 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses and trains a week
- 17
- Fastest trip
- 2h 16m
- First departure
- 6:26 AM
- Last departure
- 6:11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:26 AM | 8:42 AM | 2h 16m | Daily | Detroit to Battle Creek | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:26 AM | 8:52 AM | 2h 26m | Daily | Detroit to Battle Creek | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:20 AM | 11:25 AM | 3h 05m | Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Detroit Bus Station to Battle Creek Bus Stop | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 9:35 AM | 11:55 AM | 2h 20m | Daily | Detroit to Battle Creek | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:35 AM | 12:05 PM | 2h 30m | Daily | Detroit to Battle Creek | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:51 PM | 8:17 PM | 2h 26m | Daily | Detroit to Battle Creek | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:11 PM | 8:27 PM | 2h 16m | Daily | Detroit to Battle Creek | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Detroit Where you get off in Battle Creek The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Detroit
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 Detroit
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Detroit to Battle Creek?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 2 hours 16 minutes; the typical trip is 2 hours 26 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Detroit to Battle Creek?
The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM (Sat & Sun) and the last at 6:11 PM (Mon–Fri).
Which bus and rail companies go from Detroit to Battle Creek?
Amtrak and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Detroit?
Buses and trains to Battle Creek leave from Detroit Amtrak station and Detroit Bus Station.