There are 3 ways to get from Elkhart to Indiana by bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Line 30 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Franklin & 6th to South Street Station30
- Take the bus from South Street Station - South Bend to Indianapolis Union StationSouth Bend
4h 59m$41–61Drive 142.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elkhart to Indianapolis142.7 mi
3h 16m$26–38Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationLake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to IndianapolisCardinal
8h 23m$56–129
Elkhart to Indiana by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elkhart to Indiana is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Elkhart to Indiana is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Elkhart to Indiana station. However, there are services departing from Franklin & 6th and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via South Street Station - South Bend. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Elkhart station to Indiana. However, there are services departing from Elkhart Amtrak Station and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.
The distance between Elkhart and Indiana is 162 miles. The road distance is 143.5 miles.
The best way to get from Elkhart to Indiana without a car is to line 30 bus and bus which takes 4h 59m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Elkhart to Indiana, including transfers.
Elkhart to Indiana bus services, operated by Interurban Trolley, depart from Franklin & 6th station.
Elkhart to Indiana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elkhart Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Elkhart to Indiana is to line 30 bus and bus which takes 4h 59m and costs $40 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $130 and takes 8h 23m.
What companies run services between Elkhart, IN, USA and Indiana, USA?
You can take a bus from Franklin & 6th to Indianapolis Union Station via South Street Station - South Bend in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 23m.
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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
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- 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
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- ridewithmiller.com
Bus from South Street Station - South Bend to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://ridewithmiller.com
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More Questions & Answers
Elkhart to Indiana bus services, operated by Interurban Trolley, arrive at South Street Station.
Elkhart to Indiana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elkhart to Indiana is 144 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Elkhart to Indiana.
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