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How to get fromAnn Arbor to Elkhartby bus, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Ann Arbor to Elkhart by bus, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to ToledobusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Elkhart Amtrak StationtrainLake Shore Limited / ...
    5h 20m
  2. Drive 135.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ann Arbor to Elkhartcar135.8 mi
    2h 59m
    $25–36
  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationtrainWolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak StationtrainLake Shore Limited / ...
    7h 12m
    $69–183
  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to ToledobusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to South Bend TranspobusGreyhound US0164
    8h 14m
  5. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)planeDTW - SBN
    3h 26m
    $107–437

Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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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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