There are 3 ways to get from Elkhart to DeKalb by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationLake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to ElburnUp-W
6h 5m$30–73Line 30 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Franklin & 6th to South Street Station30
- Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Chicago
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalb
6h 14m$24–71Drive 162.5 mi
- Drive from Elkhart to DeKalb162.5 mi
3h 15m$30–43
Elkhart to DeKalb by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elkhart to DeKalb is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Elkhart to DeKalb is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Elkhart to DeKalb. However, there are services departing from Franklin & 6th and arriving at Dekalb via South Bend, IN and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
The distance between Elkhart and DeKalb is 163 miles. The road distance is 163.5 miles.
The best way to get from Elkhart to DeKalb without a car is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs $30 - $75.
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Elkhart to DeKalb, including transfers.
Elkhart to DeKalb bus services, operated by Interurban Trolley, depart from Franklin & 6th station.
The best way to get from Elkhart to DeKalb is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs $30 - $75. Alternatively, you can line 30 bus and bus, which costs $24 - $75 and takes 6h 14m.
Elkhart to DeKalb bus services, operated by Interurban Trolley, arrive at South Street Station.
DeKalb is 1h behind Elkhart. It is currently 6:53 AM in Elkhart and 5:53 AM in DeKalb.
What companies run services between Elkhart, IN, USA and DeKalb, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Chicago Union Station, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Franklin & 6th to Dekalb via South Bend, IN and Chicago Bus Station in around 6h 14m.
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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
- $26–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Elburn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- 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
- $17–24
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Elkhart to DeKalb is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Elkhart to DeKalb.
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