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How to get fromBattle Creek to Elginby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Battle Creek to Elgin by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
    4h 37m
    $56–111

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Battle Creek Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
    5h 52m
    $30–55

  3. Bus, line 56 bus

    1. Take the bus from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Jefferson & Washington to Jefferson Park Transit Centerbus bus 56
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus 603
    5h 34m
    $65–93

  4. Drive 205.3 mi

    1. Drive from Battle Creek to Elgincar car 205.3 mi
    3h 35m
    $38–55

  5. Taxi to Capital Region International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Battle Creek to Lansing-Airport-LANtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAN - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    3h 45m
    $191–483

  6. Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane AZO - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    5h 27m
    $42–246

Battle Creek to Elgin by train

Calendar28Weekly Trains
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 195.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Battle Creek, MI, USA and Elgin, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Battle Creek to Elgin via Chicago Union Station in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Battle Creek to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 via Chicago Union Station, Jefferson & Washington, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Jefferson Park, Rosemont, and Rosemont CTA Station in around 5h 34m.

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