There are 4 ways to get from Elkhart to Chicago Loop by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationLake Shore Limited / ...
2h 29m$26–55Line 30 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Franklin & 6th to South Street Station30
- Take the bus from South Bend, IN to ChicagoColumbus / ...
3h 53m$12–49Drive 105.2 mi
- Drive from Elkhart to Chicago Loop105.2 mi
2h 9m$20–28Fly
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)SBN - ORD
2h 21m$169–622
Elkhart to Chicago Loop by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elkhart to Chicago Loop is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Elkhart to Chicago Loop is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Elkhart to Chicago Loop. However, there are services departing from Franklin & 6th and arriving at Washington & Lasalle via South Bend, IN and Jefferson & Harrison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Elkhart Amtrak Station station and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 29m.
The distance between Elkhart and Chicago Loop is 101 miles. The road distance is 105.9 miles.
The best way to get from Elkhart to Chicago Loop without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs $26 - $55.
The train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station takes 2h 29m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Elkhart to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Interurban Trolley, depart from Franklin & 6th station.
Elkhart to Chicago Loop train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elkhart Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Elkhart to Chicago Loop is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs $26 - $55. Alternatively, you can line 30 bus and bus, which costs $12 - $50 and takes 3h 53m, you could also fly, which costs $160 - $650 and takes 2h 21m.
What companies run services between Elkhart, IN, USA and Chicago Loop, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $26–55 and the journey takes 2h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Franklin & 6th to Washington & Lasalle via South Bend, IN, Chicago, and Jefferson & Harrison in around 3h 53m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from South Bend to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 574-674-8894
- macogdir@macog.com
- Website
- interurbantrolley.com
Bus from Franklin & 6th to South Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- interurbantrolley.com
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from South Bend, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from South Bend, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from South Bend, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Elkhart to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Interurban Trolley, arrive at South Street Station.
Chicago Loop is 1h behind Elkhart. It is currently 10:32 PM in Elkhart and 9:32 PM in Chicago Loop.
Elkhart to Chicago Loop train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elkhart to Chicago Loop is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Elkhart to Chicago Loop.
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