There are 6 ways to get from Ankeny to Elkhart by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly to South Bend
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to South Bend (SBN)DSM - SBN
5h 35m$197–909Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0123 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INChicago
11h 41m$73–209Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to ChicagoOmaha
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak StationLake Shore Limited / ...
10h 47m$88–207Drive 421.4 mi
- Drive from Ankeny to Elkhart421.4 mi
7h 19m$77–112Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)DSM - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
6h 51m$125–629Bus via Des Moines
- Take the bus from Des Moines to ChicagoOmaha
- Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INChicago
12h 22m$76–198
Ankeny to Elkhart by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ankeny to Elkhart is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Ankeny to Elkhart is to fly which takes 5h 35m and costs $190 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Ankeny to Elkhart. However, there are services departing from Dmacc Blvd / S Ankeny Blvd, Ank and arriving at Transfer Center via Des Moines, Chicago and South Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 22m.
The distance between Ankeny and Elkhart is 416 miles. The road distance is 423.9 miles.
The best way to get from Ankeny to Elkhart without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 47m and costs $85 - $210.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Ankeny to Elkhart, including transfers.
Ankeny to Elkhart bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Ankeny to Elkhart is to fly which takes 5h 35m and costs $190 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $210 and takes 11h 41m.
Ankeny to Elkhart bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Chicago station.
Elkhart is 1h ahead of Ankeny. It is currently 8:31 PM in Ankeny and 9:31 PM in Elkhart.
What companies run services between Ankeny, IA, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to South Bend (SBN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ankeny to Transfer Center via Des Moines, Chicago, and South Street Station in around 11h 41m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to South Bend via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to South Bend via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Des Moines to South Bend via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Des Moines to South Bend via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–440
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Des Moines to South Bend via Orlando Sanford
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–143
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $65–100
- Flexible Fares
- $90–140
- Saver Fare
- $104
- Flex Fare
- $143
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Ankeny to Elkhart is 424 miles. It takes approximately 7h 19m to drive from Ankeny to Elkhart.
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