There are 4 ways to get from Elkhart to Battle Creek by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Battle Creektrain Blue Water / ...
5h 49m$83–176Drive 74 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elkhart to Battle Creekcar 74 mi
1h 38m$14–20Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Battle Creekbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 54m$96–135Bus via Gary
- Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Gary, INbus Columbus / ...
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Battle Creek Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
6h 59m$31–64
Elkhart to Battle Creek by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elkhart to Battle Creek is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Elkhart to Battle Creek is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from Elkhart station to Battle Creek. However, there are services departing from Elkhart Amtrak Station and arriving at Battle Creek via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Elkhart station to Battle Creek. However, there are services departing from Elkhart Amtrak Station and arriving at Battle Creek via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
The distance between Elkhart and Battle Creek is 261 miles. The road distance is 74.4 miles.
The best way to get from Elkhart to Battle Creek without a car is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs $80 - $180.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Elkhart to Battle Creek, including transfers.
Elkhart to Battle Creek bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elkhart Amtrak Station.
Elkhart to Battle Creek train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elkhart Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Elkhart to Battle Creek is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs $80 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $140 and takes 5h 54m.
What companies run services between Elkhart, IN, USA and Battle Creek, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Battle Creek via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Battle Creek via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 54m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Battle Creek
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Battle Creek
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from South Bend, IN to Gary, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Website
- example.com
Bus from South Bend, IN to Gary, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from South Bend, IN to Gary, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Battle Creek Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from South Bend, IN to Gary, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Battle Creek Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from South Bend, IN to Gary, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Elkhart to Battle Creek bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Elkhart to Battle Creek train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elkhart to Battle Creek is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Elkhart to Battle Creek.
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