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How to get fromElkhart to Baton Rougeby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Elkhart to Baton Rouge by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport

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    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)plane plane SBN - BTR
    7h 23m
    $148–518

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    24h 40m

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    25h 18m
    $568–907

  4. Drive  971.9 mi

    1. Drive from Elkhart to Baton Rougecar car 971.9 mi
    16h 30m
    $167–240

  5. Fly to Lafayette Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane SBN - LFT
    2. Take the bus from Lafayette Transit System to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 57m
    $169–556

  6. Fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane SBN - MSY
    2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 5m
    $184–695

South Bend (SBN) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) flights

Calendar67Weekly Planes
Duration6h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 845 mi
  • Duration: 7h 23m

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

Delta and American Airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Baton Rouge Bus Station via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Memphis Bus Station in around 24h 40m.

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