There are 6 ways to get from Atlanta to Elkhart by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to South Bend (SBN)plane ATL - SBN
3h 38m$132–522Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2512 / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian / ...
17h 23m$108–271Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Peachtree Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Crescent
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
30h 42m$292–661Drive 634.4 mi
- Drive from Atlanta to Elkhartcar 634.4 mi
12h 30m$116–168Bus via Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0100
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bendbus South Bend
17h 39m$129–220Bus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Allen County Regional Transit Station - Limabus Greyhound US0110
- Take the bus from Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima to Goshen, INbus Columbus
18h 14m$109–227
Atlanta to Elkhart by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Atlanta to Elkhart is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 12h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Atlanta to Elkhart is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $130 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Atlanta station to Elkhart. However, there are services departing from Atlanta Bus Station and arriving at Elkhart Transit Center via Indianapolis Union Station and South Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Atlanta station to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from Peachtree Station and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 42m.
The distance between Atlanta and Elkhart is 597 miles. The road distance is 638.1 miles.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Elkhart without a car is to bus and train which takes 17h 23m and costs $100 - $280.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Atlanta to Elkhart, including transfers.
Atlanta to Elkhart bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Atlanta Bus Station.
Atlanta to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Peachtree Station.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Elkhart is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $130 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $290 - $700 and takes 30h 42m, you could also bus via Indianapolis, which costs $120 - $220 and takes 17h 39m.
What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?
Delta and United Airlines fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to South Bend (SBN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Peachtree Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station in around 30h 42m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–450
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to South Bend via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
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 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Peachtree Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–330
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–340
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–150
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–220
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- ridewithmiller.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://ridewithmiller.com
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima to Goshen, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–50
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Atlanta to Elkhart bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Atlanta to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atlanta to Elkhart is 638 miles. It takes approximately 12h 30m to drive from Atlanta to Elkhart.
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