There are 5 ways to get from Ann Arbor to Elkhart by bus, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to ToledoAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Toledo to Elkhart Amtrak StationLake Shore Limited / ...
5h 20mDrive 135.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ann Arbor to Elkhart135.8 mi
2h 59m$25–36Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationWolverine
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak StationLake Shore Limited / ...
7h 12m$69–183Bus
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to ToledoAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to South Bend TranspoGreyhound US0164
8h 14mBus, fly
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airport
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)DTW - SBN
3h 26m$107–437
Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ann Arbor to Elkhart is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Ann Arbor to Elkhart is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Ann Arbor station to Elkhart. However, there are services departing from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station and arriving at Transfer Center via Toledo Bus Stop and South Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Ann Arbor station to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
The distance between Ann Arbor and Elkhart is 232 miles. The road distance is 136.6 miles.
The best way to get from Ann Arbor to Elkhart without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 20m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Ann Arbor to Elkhart, including transfers.
Ann Arbor to Elkhart bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station.
Ann Arbor to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Ann Arbor to Elkhart is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs $65 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 14m.
What companies run services between Ann Arbor, MI, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?
You can take a train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Transfer Center via Toledo Bus Stop, South Bend Transpo, and South Street Station in around 8h 14m.
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- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Toledo to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $22–35
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $17–80
- Business - advance purchase
- $23–130
- Business Class
- $35–210
Train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 Toledo Bus Stop to South Bend Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to South Bend Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–55
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- info@michiganflyer.com
- Website
- michiganflyer.com
Bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $7–9
- Adult
- $10–15
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More Questions & Answers
Ann Arbor to Elkhart bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Toledo station.
Ann Arbor to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ann Arbor to Elkhart is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Ann Arbor to Elkhart.
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