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There are 11 ways to get from California to Elkhart by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 11m
    $117–408

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    46h 12m
    $216–515

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bendbus bus
    2d 3h
    $193–438

  4. Drive 2,100.7 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Elkhartcar car 2,100.7 mi
    33h 19m
    $384–554

  5. Fly San Diego International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SAN - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 54m
    $214–950

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

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SAN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 11m
    $154–650

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LAX - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 10m
    $142–558

  8. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SMF - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h
    $203–848

  9. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SMF - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 15m
    $143–598

  10. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane LAX - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bendbus bus
    12h 43m
    $222–642

  11. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Detroit, bus, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane LAX - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Dearborn to Toledobus bus
    3. Take the train from Toledo to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 16m

California to Elkhart by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration46h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$216Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between California, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

You can take a train from Los Angeles to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 46h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Elkhart Transit Center via St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, and South Street Station in around 2d 3h.

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