The average bus between Evanston and Elkhart takes 6h 45m and the fastest bus takes 4h 12m. The bus service runs several times per day from Evanston to Elkhart. 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 Evanston and Elkhart. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Evanston is at 4:38 PM which arrives into Elkhart at 7:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Michigan & Washington and take an average of 6h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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14h 49m • 3 changes
Want to know about travelling from Evanston to Elkhart? 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 Evanston to Elkhart. However, there are services departing from Evanston station and arriving at Elkhart station via Michigan & Washington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
Evanston to Elkhart bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Paulina & Howard Terminal station.
Evanston to Elkhart bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Elkhart Transit Center station.
The distance between Evanston and Elkhart is 147.4 km. The road distance is 209 km.
You can take a bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Elkhart Transit Center via Michigan & Washington, Harrison & Jefferson, Chicago, and South Street Station in around 5h 48m.