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How to get fromCincinnati to Elkhartby bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Cincinnati to Elkhart by bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus via Indianapolis

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus bus FlixBus 2514
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bendbus bus South Bend
    8h 25m
    $56–144

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Station Cincinnati to Fort Wayne, INbus bus Cincinnati
    2. Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Goshen, INbus bus Columbus
    10h 39m
    $32–141

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 18m
    $69–198

  4. Drive 216.1 mi

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Elkhartcar car 216.1 mi
    5h 17m
    $40–57

  5. Fly to South Bend

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane CVG - SBN
    5h 55m
    $156–772

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

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CVG - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 58m
    $80–444

  7. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CVG - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 30m
    $102–602

Cincinnati to Elkhart by bus, foot, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration11h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Cincinnati to Franklin & Oakland via Indianapolis, Indianapolis Union Station, and South Street Station in around 8h 25m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to South Bend (SBN) every 2 hours.

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