There are 6 ways to get from Charlottesville to Elkhart by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or train
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Fly Charlottesville to South Bend
best- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to South Bend (SBN)CHO - SBN
5h 39m$168–569Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union StationGreyhound US0600
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to South Bend TranspoGreyhound US0164
22h 14m$95–342Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Washington Union StationNortheast Regional
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak StationFloridian
18h 51m$146–1,818Drive 579.7 mi
- Drive from Charlottesville to Elkhart579.7 mi
12h 24m$106–153Taxi to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport, fly to South Bend
- Take the taxi from Charlottesville to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD)
- Fly from Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) to South Bend (SBN)SHD - SBN
6h 34m$295–792Fly Charlottesville to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)CHO - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
6h 17m$104–379
Charlottesville to Elkhart by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Elkhart is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 12h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Elkhart is to fly which takes 5h 39m and costs $160 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to Elkhart. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Station and arriving at Elkhart Transit Center via Charlottesville Union Station, Washington Union Station and South Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlottesville to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 51m.
The distance between Charlottesville and Elkhart is 514 miles. The road distance is 583.1 miles.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Elkhart without a car is to train which takes 18h 51m and costs $140 - $1,900.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Charlottesville to Elkhart, including transfers.
Charlottesville to Elkhart bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlottesville Union Station.
Charlottesville to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Charlottesville station.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Elkhart is to fly which takes 5h 39m and costs $160 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $1,900 and takes 18h 51m, you could also bus, which costs $95 - $350 and takes 22h 14m.
What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to South Bend (SBN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Charlottesville to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station in around 18h 51m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlottesville to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Flights from Charlottesville to South Bend via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Flights from Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Charlottesville to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–280
Flights from Charlottesville to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlottesville to South Bend via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport to South Bend via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Charlottesville to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–320
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Charlottesville to South Bend via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Charlottesville to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $15–240
- Business Class
- $65–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–320
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–1,500
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to South Bend Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–280
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Estimated price
- $140–180
Anytime Taxi
- Phone
- +1 434-977-5522
1st Call Taxi
- Phone
- +1 434-906-6670
- Website
- 1stcalltaxi.wordpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
Charlottesville to Elkhart bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Charlottesville to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Elkhart is 583 miles. It takes approximately 12h 24m to drive from Charlottesville to Elkhart.
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