There are 6 ways to get from Elkhart to Moline by train, taxi, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Molinetaxi
6h 54m$213–335Drive 250.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elkhart to Molinecar 250.3 mi
4h 32m$46–66Train, bus
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Stationbus Greyhound US0155S / ...
7h 40m$60–115Fly from South Bend
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane SBN - MLI
5h 7m$114–439Bus
- Take the bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Stationbus Greyhound US0155S / ...
7h 40m$64–102Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane ORD - MLI
6h 19m$71–331
Elkhart to Moline by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elkhart to Moline is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Elkhart to Moline is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Elkhart station to Moline station. However, there are services departing from Elkhart Amtrak Station and arriving at Moline Center Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
The distance between Elkhart and Moline is 307 miles. The road distance is 251.8 miles.
The best way to get from Elkhart to Moline without a car is to train and taxi which takes 6h 54m and costs $210 - $340.
It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Elkhart to Moline, including transfers.
Elkhart to Moline bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elkhart Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Elkhart to Moline is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $110 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 7h 40m.
Elkhart to Moline bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Moline is 1h behind Elkhart. It is currently 11:45 PM in Elkhart and 10:45 PM in Moline.
What companies run services between Elkhart, IN, USA and Moline, IL, USA?
United Airlines and Delta fly from South Bend (SBN) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Moline Center Station via Chicago Union Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 7h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from South Bend to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Quad City International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from South Bend to Quad City International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Quad City International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
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
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Estimated price
- $130–160
United American Cab Co
- Phone
- +1-309-341-6161
- Website
- galesburgtaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Elkhart to Moline is 252 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Elkhart to Moline.
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