There are 6 ways to get from Elkhart to Moline by train, taxi, bus, car, plane, or bus (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$153–268Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Chicagobus Columbus / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Stationbus Greyhound US0155S / ...
8h 54m$39–111Train, 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$56–123Drive 250.3 mi
- Drive from Elkhart to Molinecar 250.3 mi
4h 32m$46–66Fly from South Bend
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane SBN - MLI
5h 7m$123–508Train 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 13m$67–317
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 to Moline station. However, there are services departing from Franklin & 6th and arriving at Moline Center Station via South Bend, IN and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
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 $150 - $270.
It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Elkhart to Moline, including transfers.
Elkhart to Moline bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from South Bend, IN station.
The best way to get from Elkhart to Moline is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $120 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $120 and takes 8h 54m.
Elkhart to Moline bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Chicago station.
Moline is 1h behind Elkhart. It is currently 2:45 PM in Elkhart and 1:45 PM in Moline.
What companies run services between Elkhart, IN, USA and Moline, IL, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and Allegiant Air fly from South Bend (SBN) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Franklin & 6th to Moline Center Station via South Bend, IN and Chicago Bus Station in around 8h 54m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from South Bend to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Quad City International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from South Bend to Quad City International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Quad City International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from South Bend to Quad City International Airport via Punta Gorda
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $26–60
- 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
- $27–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from South Bend, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–30
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from South Bend, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Estimated price
- $100–130
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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