The average bus between Elkhart and Detroit takes 10h 20m and the fastest bus takes 7h 42m. The bus service runs several times per day from Elkhart to Detroit. 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 twice daily between Elkhart and Detroit. The earliest departure is at 10:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elkhart is at 6:03 PM which arrives into Detroit at 9:10 AM. All services require a transfer at South Street Station and take an average of 10h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Elkhart to Detroit? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Elkhart to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Elkhart station and arriving at Detroit station via Toledo Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.
Elkhart to Detroit bus services, operated by Interurban Trolley, depart from South Bend Transpo station.
Elkhart to Detroit bus services, operated by Interurban Trolley, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
The distance between Elkhart and Detroit is 252.7 km. The road distance is 365 km.
You can take a bus from Franklin & 6th to Detroit Bus Station via South Street Station, South Bend Transpo, and Toledo Bus Stop in around 6h 49m.