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You can pick from 3 daily train trips between East Lansing and Battle Creek. The average train journey from East Lansing to Battle Creek takes 5 hours and 30 minutes, but some Amtrak Blue Water train trips are as short as one hour and one minute.
Distance | 46 mi (73 km) |
Fastest train | 1h 1m |
Lowest price | €9.58 |
Trains per day | 1 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak |
Train lines | 2 |
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Over the past month, a train ticket between East Lansing and Battle Creek cost €21.25, on average. This is about as cheap as train fares get on this route. Booking your trip at least 3 days in advance can help you secure tickets at the best price. For same-day bookings, you’ll likely have to pay around €0.32 more.
2 train services operate from East Lansing to Battle Creek. Amtrak usually has more trains scheduled, with 2 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Amtrak | 2 | 7h 29m | €26.76 |
Amtrak Blue Water | 1 | 1h 1m | €12.99 |
Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey. On average, there are 2 Amtrak trains from East Lansing to Battle Creek every day, as well as 2 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from €25.
The Blue Water is a higher-speed Amtrak train line that travels 319 miles between Chicago, IL and Port Huron, MI. Both Coach and Business Class tickets are available to purchase on the Blue Water, but if you’re looking to save, make sure to book early and you could find tickets for as low as €10. Blue Water trains include amenities like free WiFi, cafe service, and power outlets at every seat.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from East Lansing to Battle Creek on Friday. Tickets for Friday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Thursday. Thursday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs East Lansing at 8:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 1:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 3 scheduled trains on most days. There is one direct train, which you can stay on for the entire journey from East Lansing to Battle Creek. In contrast, taking a non-direct train would require you to transfer trains during your trip.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Battle Creek to East Lansing.
East Lansing, a city shockingly located just east of Lansing, is primarily known as the home of Michigan State University. In fact, around half of its population is composed of students, and some of the city's most visited attractions are situated on the college campus. Among them are the historic W. J. Beal Botanical Garden, the 104-foot-tall Beaumont Tower, the contemporary Broad Art Museum, and the renowned Wharton Center for Performing Arts. Aside from its vibrant college life, East Lansing is also known for its yearly events, such as The East Lansing Film Festival, the largest of its kind in the entire state.
Lake Lansing is a go-to for swimming, fishing, or just getting some fresh air, but you'll also find parks and golf courses all around the city. The tree-lined Grand River Avenue divides the MSU campus from the rest of the city; find some of the city's best shopping and dining in the Grand River area, including HopCat, Beggar's Banquet, and Barrio East Lansing.
Public transit buses connect East Lansing to the closest airport, the Capital Region International Airport. However, it's also easy to take an intercity bus to nearby travel hubs, Detroit and Chicago, by booking a ticket with Greyhound, Indian Trails, or Jefferson Lines. East Lansing is a stop on Amtrak's Blue Water line, which makes train travel in and out of the city a breeze.
There is one train station in East Lansing.
Train Station - 1240 S Harrison Rd E
Battle Creek has one train station.
119 McCamly St S
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