There are 5 ways to get from Dallas to Elkhart by plane, bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to South Bend
best- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to South Bend (SBN)plane DFW - SBN
5h 20m$168–673Fly Dallas to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DAL - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 20m$121–526Bus
- Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus Querétaro
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
23h 2m$188–356Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dallas to Chicago Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian / ...
24h 55m$311–671Drive 996.7 mi
- Drive from Dallas to Elkhartcar 996.7 mi
17h 3m$182–263
Dallas to Elkhart by bus, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dallas to Elkhart is to drive which costs $180 - $270 and takes 17h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Dallas to Elkhart is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $160 - $700.
No, there is no direct train from Dallas to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from Dallas and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 55m.
The distance between Dallas and Elkhart is 892 miles. The road distance is 1002.6 miles.
The best way to get from Dallas to Elkhart without a car is to bus which takes 23h 2m and costs $180 - $360.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Dallas to Elkhart, including transfers.
Dallas to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dallas station.
The best way to get from Dallas to Elkhart is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $160 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $360 and takes 23h 2m, you could also train, which costs $310 - $700 and takes 24h 55m.
Elkhart is 1h ahead of Dallas. It is currently 4:51 PM in Dallas and 5:51 PM in Elkhart.
Dallas to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
What companies run services between Dallas, TX, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to South Bend (SBN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Houston @ Main - S - Ns to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Jefferson @ Marsalis - W - Ns, Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, 35th/Archer, LaSalle/Van Buren, and Chicago Union Station in around 23h 2m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Dallas to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Dallas to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Dallas to Chicago Midway International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $90–470
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to South Bend via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to South Bend via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to South Bend via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Dallas to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $280–650
- 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
- $28–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–290
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $150–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Dallas to Elkhart is 1003 miles. It takes approximately 17h 3m to drive from Dallas to Elkhart.
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