There are 6 ways to get from Austin to Elkhart by plane, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to South Bend
best- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to South Bend (SBN)plane AUS - SBN
7h 5m$216–872Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane AUS - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 42m$126–550Bus
- Take the bus from Austin to Dallasbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus
26h 33m$295–333Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian / ...
31h 12m$340–752Drive 1,192.2 mi
- Drive from Austin to Elkhartcar 1,192.2 mi
20h 7m$218–315Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane AUS - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 5m$138–447
Austin to Elkhart by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Austin to Elkhart is to fly and train which costs $130 - $450 and takes 8h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Austin to Elkhart is to fly which takes 7h 5m and costs $210 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Austin to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from Austin and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, LaSalle & 35th Street and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Austin to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from Austin and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 12m.
The distance between Austin and Elkhart is 1049 miles. The road distance is 1199.2 miles.
The best way to get from Austin to Elkhart without a car is to bus which takes 26h 33m and costs $290 - $340.
It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Austin to Elkhart, including transfers.
Austin to Elkhart bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Austin station.
Austin to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Austin station.
The best way to get from Austin to Elkhart is to fly which takes 7h 5m and costs $210 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $290 - $340 and takes 26h 33m, you could also train, which costs $340 - $750 and takes 31h 12m.
What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to South Bend (SBN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Austin to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Dallas, Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, Sox-35th Red Line Station, LaSalle & 35th Street, Clark & Harrison, and Chicago Union Station in around 26h 33m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–480
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Austin to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $310–700
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Austin to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
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Booking & Getting There
Austin to Elkhart bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at Dallas station.
Elkhart is 1h ahead of Austin. It is currently 2:33 PM in Austin and 3:33 PM in Elkhart.
Austin to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Austin to Elkhart is 1199 miles. It takes approximately 20h 7m to drive from Austin to Elkhart.
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