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

The cheapest way to get from Decatur to Elkhart is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Decatur to Elkhart is to fly which takes 4h 2m and costs $120 - $470.

How far is it from Decatur to Elkhart?

The distance between Decatur and Elkhart is 292 miles. The road distance is 251.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Decatur to Elkhart without a car is to taxi and train which takes 6h 29m and costs $120 - $230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Decatur to Elkhart, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Decatur and Elkhart?

Elkhart is 1h ahead of Decatur. It is currently 10:00 PM in Decatur and 11:00 PM in Elkhart.

Can I drive from Decatur to Elkhart?

Yes, the driving distance between Decatur to Elkhart is 251 miles. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Decatur to Elkhart.

Where can I stay near Elkhart?

There are 185+ hotels available in Elkhart.

Decatur to Elkhart - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Decatur to Elkhart by taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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

Taxi, train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the taxi from Decatur to Lincoln Stationtaxi
2. Take the train from Lincoln Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 29m
$129–225
Drive 250 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Decatur to Elkhartcar 250 mi
4h 31m
$46–66
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Decatur to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrtaxi
2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus
8h 16m
$155–250
Fly to South Bend
1. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to South Bend (SBN)plane DEC - SBN
4h 2m
$125–467
Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DEC - ORD
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 11m
$69–310

Decatur Airport (DEC) to South Bend (SBN) flights

22Weekly Planes

4h 57mAverage Duration

$56Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Decatur to Elkhart.

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Distance: 290.1 mi
Duration: 6h 29m

What companies run services between Decatur, IL, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

United Airlines flies from Decatur Airport (DEC) to South Bend (SBN) 3 times a day.

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