There are 7 ways to get from Elkhart to Lexington by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or plane
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Bus via Indianapolis
best- Take the bus from South Street Station - South Bend to Indianapolis Union StationSouth Bend
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lexington Bus StopGreyhound US0120
10h 1m$98–173Drive 299.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elkhart to Lexington299.3 mi
6h 52m$55–79Train, bus
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lexington Bus Stop
13h 25m$113–236Fly South Bend to Blue Grass Airport
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)SBN - LEX
6h 39m$209–969Bus
- Take the bus from Goshen, IN to Fort Wayne, IN
- Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Greyhound Station Cincinnati
- Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Lexington Bus Stop
13h 46m$62–174Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport, drive
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)MDW - SDF
- Drive from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Lexington
7h 9m$107–515Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)ORD - LEX
8h 17m$120–666
South Bend (SBN) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elkhart to Lexington is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 6h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Elkhart to Lexington is to fly which takes 6h 39m and costs $200 - $1,000.
The distance between Elkhart and Lexington is 368 miles. The road distance is 301.1 miles.
The best way to get from Elkhart to Lexington without a car is to bus via Indianapolis which takes 10h 1m and costs $95 - $180.
It takes approximately 10h 1m to get from Elkhart to Lexington, including transfers.
The best way to get from Elkhart to Lexington is to bus via Indianapolis which takes 10h 1m and costs $95 - $180. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $200 - $1,000 and takes 6h 39m.
Yes, the driving distance between Elkhart to Lexington is 301 miles. It takes approximately 6h 52m to drive from Elkhart to Lexington.
There are 136+ hotels available in Lexington.
What companies run services between Elkhart, IN, USA and Lexington, KY, USA?
You can take a bus from Franklin & 6th to Lexington via South Street Station - South Bend, Indianapolis Union Station, and Lexington Bus Stop in around 10h 1m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) every 3 hours.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Louisville International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
- Website
- united.com
Flights from South Bend to Blue Grass Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–900
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Blue Grass Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from South Bend to Blue Grass Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,200
Flights from South Bend to Blue Grass Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–950
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Blue Grass Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from South Bend to Blue Grass Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,200
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Blue Grass Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
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
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lexington Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Lexington Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Goshen, IN to Fort Wayne, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Greyhound Station Cincinnati
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–70
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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