The average bus between Elkhart and Chicago takes 3h 50m and the fastest bus takes 3h 27m. The bus service runs several times per day from Elkhart to Chicago. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Elkhart and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 7:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elkhart is at 6:03 PM which arrives into Chicago at 9:10 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 27m • 1 change

3h 22m • 1 change

2h 32m • 1 change

3h 7m • 1 change

2h 27m • 1 change

3h 22m • 1 change

2h 32m • 1 change

3h 7m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Elkhart to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Elkhart station and arriving at Chicago station via South Street Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Elkhart to Chicago bus services, operated by Interurban Trolley, depart from Franklin & 6th station.
Elkhart to Chicago bus services, operated by Interurban Trolley, arrive at Chicago station.
The distance between Elkhart and Chicago is 138.6 km. The road distance is 175 km.
You can take a bus from Franklin & 6th to Chicago via South Bend, IN in around 3h 39m.