What is the cheapest way to get from Braidwood to Elkhart?

The cheapest way to get from Braidwood to Elkhart is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Braidwood to Elkhart?

The fastest way to get from Braidwood to Elkhart is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $24 - $40.

How far is it from Braidwood to Elkhart?

The distance between Braidwood and Elkhart is 161 miles. The road distance is 136.6 miles.

How do I travel from Braidwood to Elkhart without a car?

The best way to get from Braidwood to Elkhart without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs $80 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Braidwood to Elkhart?

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Braidwood to Elkhart, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Braidwood and Elkhart?

Elkhart is 1h ahead of Braidwood. It is currently 7:09 PM in Braidwood and 8:09 PM in Elkhart.

Can I drive from Braidwood to Elkhart?

Yes, the driving distance between Braidwood to Elkhart is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Braidwood to Elkhart.

Where can I stay near Elkhart?

There are 209+ hotels available in Elkhart.

Braidwood to Elkhart - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Braidwood to Elkhart by train (Amtrak), taxi, bus, car, train, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Manhattan to Chicago Union StationSws
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak StationLake Shore Limited / ...
4h 38m
$83–130
Drive 135.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Braidwood to Elkhart135.8 mi
2h 43m
$25–36
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Braidwood to Plainfield Park-n-Ride
2. Take the bus from Plainfield Park-n-Ride to Union Station755
3. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN
6h 49m
$82–134
Taxi, train, fly
1. Take the taxi from Braidwood to Joliet
2. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Street
3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN)ORD - SBN
4h 59m
$161–464
Train via Joliet
1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle StreetRi
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak StationLake Shore Limited / ...
4h 41m
$86–134

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Distance: 160.2 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Braidwood, IL, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Braidwood to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Manhattan and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 38m.

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