What is the travel distance from Battle Creek to Chicago?

The distance separating Battle Creek and Chicago is 131 miles (210 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Battle Creek to Chicago?

The majority of buses traveling from Battle Creek to Chicago start their journey at Battle Creek Station and wind up at Downtown Greyhound Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

Once in Chicago, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Grant Park, Lake Michigan, The Field Museum, Museum of Science and Industry and Shedd Aquarium.

Bus Battle Creek to Chicago from $26 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Battle Creek to Chicago on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:30am	Battle Creek Station	3h 50m	2:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:30am	Battle Creek Station	6h 35m	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Battle Creek to Chicago on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:30am	Battle Creek Station	3h 50m	2:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:30am	Battle Creek Station	6h 35m	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Battle Creek to Chicago on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:30am	Battle Creek Station	3h 50m	2:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:30am	Battle Creek Station	6h 35m	5:05pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Next departures for Battle Creek to Chicago on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:30am	Battle Creek Station	3h 50m	2:20pm	Downtown Greyhound Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	11:30am	Battle Creek Station	8h 5m	6:35pm	Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:46 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Battle Creek to Chicago

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 2 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

2h 45mAverage Duration

130 milesDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$32 - $105	Average Duration6h 35m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$32 - $93	Average Duration2h 45m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Battle Creek and Chicago?

Stops in Battle Creek

A
Battle Creek Station
119 McCamly St S, Battle Creek, MI 49017, USA
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Stops in Chicago

A
Downtown Greyhound Station
630 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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B
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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C
Polk St & Canal St
500-536 W Polk St, Chicago IL 60607, USA
D
Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave
2807 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, USA
E
Cumberland CTA
5800 N Cumberland Ave, Chicago, IL 60631, USA
F
Turimex California Ave
2139 S California Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587,394 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Amtrak

4/55,607 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Battle Creek to Chicago by bus

What is the travel distance from Battle Creek to Chicago?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Battle Creek to Chicago?
What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/23

$49

11/24

$41

Today

$81

11/26

No data

11/27

No data

11/28

$41

11/29

$51

11/30

$94

The cheapest trip from Battle Creek to Chicago was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $41

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Battle Creek to Chicago, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $41 to $94 for a bus ticket from Battle Creek to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $41 which is on 2025-11-28.