There are 3 ways to get from Elkhart to Gurnee by train (Amtrak), 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationLake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to WaukeganUp-N
5h 12m$30–69Line 30 bus, bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Franklin & 6th to South Street Station30
- Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Chicago
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegan
6h 27m$16–59Drive 144 mi
- Drive from Elkhart to Gurnee144 mi
2h 55m$27–38
Elkhart to Gurnee by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elkhart to Gurnee is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Elkhart to Gurnee is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs $26 - $40.
The distance between Elkhart and Gurnee is 141 miles. The road distance is 144.8 miles.
The best way to get from Elkhart to Gurnee without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs $30 - $70.
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Elkhart to Gurnee, including transfers.
Gurnee is 1h behind Elkhart. It is currently 12:13 PM in Elkhart and 11:13 AM in Gurnee.
Yes, the driving distance between Elkhart to Gurnee is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Elkhart to Gurnee.
There are 133+ hotels available in Gurnee.
What companies run services between Elkhart, IN, USA and Gurnee, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Grand Ave & Ferndale St via Chicago Union Station, Chicago OTC, Waukegan, and Sheridan Rd & Washington St in around 5h 12m.
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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 Waukegan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- 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
- $17–29
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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