What is the cheapest way to get from DeRidder to Elkhart?

The cheapest way to get from DeRidder to Elkhart is to drive which costs $180 - $270 and takes 18h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from DeRidder to Elkhart?

The fastest way to get from DeRidder to Elkhart is to taxi and fly which takes 6h 45m and costs $170 - $700.

How far is it from DeRidder to Elkhart?

The distance between DeRidder and Elkhart is 967 miles. The road distance is 1012.4 miles.

How do I travel from DeRidder to Elkhart without a car?

The best way to get from DeRidder to Elkhart without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 27h and costs $160 - $320.

How long does it take to get from DeRidder to Elkhart?

It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from DeRidder to Elkhart, including transfers.

What is the time difference between DeRidder and Elkhart?

Elkhart is 1h ahead of DeRidder. It is currently 4:47 AM in DeRidder and 5:47 AM in Elkhart.

Can I drive from DeRidder to Elkhart?

Yes, the driving distance between DeRidder to Elkhart is 1012 miles. It takes approximately 18h 47m to drive from DeRidder to Elkhart.

Where can I stay near Elkhart?

There are 191+ hotels available in Elkhart.

DeRidder to Elkhart - 10 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from DeRidder to Elkhart by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi to Lake Charles Regional Airport, fly to South Bend
best
1. Take the taxi from DeRidder to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)
2. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to South Bend (SBN)LCH - SBN
6h 53m
$186–683
Taxi to Alexandria International Airport, fly to Fort Wayne International Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the taxi from DeRidder to Alexandria International Airport (AEX)
2. Fly from Alexandria International Airport (AEX) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)AEX - FWA
3. Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Goshen, IN
10h 18m
$126–513
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from DeRidder to Lake Charles
2. Take the bus from Lake Charles to Memphis Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN
27h
$160–319
Taxi, bus, train
1. Take the taxi from DeRidder to Lake Charles
2. Take the bus from Lake Charles to New Orleans Bus Station
3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Station
4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
27h 45m
$208–758
Drive 1,006.5 mi
1. Drive from DeRidder to Elkhart1,006.5 mi
18h 47m
$184–266
Taxi to Alexandria International Airport, fly to South Bend
1. Take the taxi from DeRidder to Alexandria International Airport (AEX)
2. Fly from Alexandria International Airport (AEX) to South Bend (SBN)AEX - SBN
6h 45m
$176–683
Drive to Jack Brooks Regional Airport, fly to South Bend
1. Drive from DeRidder to Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT)
2. Fly from Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT) to South Bend (SBN)BPT - SBN
7h 47m
$191–694
Taxi, train to Lafayette Regional Airport, fly to South Bend
1. Take the taxi from DeRidder to Lake Charles Station
2. Take the train from Lake Charles Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
3. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to South Bend (SBN)LFT - SBN
9h 7m
$196–761
Taxi, bus, train via Wake Village
1. Take the taxi from DeRidder to Boyce, LA
2. Take the bus from Boyce, LA to Shreveport Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Texarkana
4. Take the bus from Shell gas station - Texarkana, TX to Tornado Bus Co - Chicago
5. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
27h 2m
$238–489
Taxi, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the taxi from DeRidder to Lake Charles Station
2. Take the train from Lake Charles Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Station
4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
30h 37m
$211–768

Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to South Bend (SBN) flights

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7h 29mAverage Duration

$122Cheapest Price

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Distance: 961.3 mi
Duration: 6h 53m

What companies run services between DeRidder, LA, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

There is no direct connection from DeRidder to Elkhart. However, you can take the taxi to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) airport, fly to South Bend (SBN), then take the taxi to Elkhart. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Lake Charles, take the bus to Memphis Bus Station, take the bus to Chicago Bus Station, take the bus to South Bend, IN, then take the line 30 bus to Transfer Center.

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