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How to get fromBattle Creek to Elkhartby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 4 ways to get from Battle Creek to Elkhart by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    5h 33m
    $82–175

  2. Drive 73.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Battle Creek to Elkhartcar car 73.9 mi
    1h 38m
    $14–20

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 34m
    $94–138

  4. Bus via Gary

    1. Take the bus from Battle Creek Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take the bus from Gary to South Bend, INbus bus Chicago
    6h 49m
    $32–58

Battle Creek to Elkhart by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration5h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 259.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Battle Creek, MI, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

You can take a train from Battle Creek to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Battle Creek to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 34m.

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