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Trip Summary
There are usually 3 daily train trips available from Mackinaw City to Battle Creek. Traveling by train from Mackinaw City to Battle Creek usually takes 12 hours and 25 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak train can make the trip in 10 hours and 42 minutes.
Distance | 240 mi (386 km) |
Fastest train | 10h 42m |
Lowest price | $56.00 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak |
Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Mackinaw City to Battle Creek?
Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Mackinaw City to Battle Creek. However, there are 3 trains per day to choose from.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Amtrak | 3 | 12h 25m | $56.33 |
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 3 Amtrak trains from Mackinaw City to Battle Creek every day, as well as 0 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $56.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Mackinaw City and Battle Creek is approximately 240 miles, or 386 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 12 hours and 25 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 10 hours and 42 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains departing from Mackinaw City to Battle Creek tend to have the most passengers on Wednesday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Wednesday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Wednesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Mackinaw City at 7:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 7:00am. 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. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Battle Creek to Mackinaw City.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Mackinaw City?
Main departure station: 102 South Huron Ave
There is one train station in Mackinaw City.
All train stations in Mackinaw City:
102 South Huron Ave
Where is the train station in Battle Creek?
Main arrival station: 119 McCamly St S
Battle Creek has one train station.
All train stations in Battle Creek:
119 McCamly St S
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