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How to get fromBaxter to Elkhartby plane, taxi, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Baxter to Elkhart by plane, taxi, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane BRD - SBN
    7h 15m
    $167–652

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus bus
    17h 13m
    $93–264

  3. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the taxi from Baxter to Staples Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Staples Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    14h 40m
    $237–475

  4. Drive 634.7 mi

    1. Drive from Baxter to Elkhartcar car 634.7 mi
    11h 1m
    $116–168

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    14h 52m
    $161–413

  6. Bus via Park Ridge

    1. Take the bus from Arrowwood Lodge at Brainerd Lakes - Baxter to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus bus
    17h 37m
    $163–255

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to South Bend (SBN) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration8h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Baxter, MN, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

Delta and United Airlines fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to South Bend (SBN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Baxter to Elkhart Transit Center via Brainerd, Minneapolis Bus Station, Chicago, and South Street Station in around 17h 13m.

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