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

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There are 6 ways to get from Buffalo to Elkhart by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Elkhart Amtrak StationtrainLake Shore Limited
    9h 21m
    $54–223

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus StationbusGreyhound US0170
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to South Bend TranspobusGreyhound US0164
    11h 44m
    $52–112

  3. Drive 427.2 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Elkhartcar427.2 mi
    7h 15m
    $78–113

  4. Fly to South Bend

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to South Bend (SBN)planeBUF - SBN
    6h 16m
    $157–722

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeBUF - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
    7h 2m
    $130–662

  6. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeBUF - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
    7h 19m
    $100–492

Buffalo to Elkhart by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration9h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Buffalo Depew Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $45–150 and the journey takes 8h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo to Transfer Center via Cleveland Bus Station, South Bend Transpo, and South Street Station in around 11h 44m.

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