What is the cheapest way to get from Elkhart to Madison?

The cheapest way to get from Elkhart to Madison is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Elkhart to Madison?

The fastest way to get from Elkhart to Madison is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs $150 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Elkhart and Madison?

No, there is no direct bus from Elkhart to Madison. However, there are services departing from Franklin & 6th and arriving at 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via South Bend, IN and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

How far is it from Elkhart to Madison?

The distance between Elkhart and Madison is 254 miles. The road distance is 252.5 miles.

How do I travel from Elkhart to Madison without a car?

The best way to get from Elkhart to Madison without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 54m and costs $45 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Elkhart to Madison?

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Elkhart to Madison, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elkhart to Madison bus from?

Elkhart to Madison bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from South Bend, IN station.

Bus or fly from Elkhart to Madison?

The best way to get from Elkhart to Madison is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs $150 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $95 and takes 8h 24m.

Where does the Elkhart to Madison bus arrive?

Elkhart to Madison bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Chicago station.

What is the time difference between Elkhart and Madison?

Madison is 1h behind Elkhart. It is currently 12:13 PM in Elkhart and 11:13 AM in Madison.

Can I drive from Elkhart to Madison?

Yes, the driving distance between Elkhart to Madison is 253 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Elkhart to Madison.

Where can I stay near Madison?

There are 143+ hotels available in Madison.

Elkhart to Madison - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Elkhart to Madison by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus Van Galder
6h 54m
$47–103
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Chicagobus Columbus / ...
2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus Van Galder
8h 24m
$30–91
Train, bus via Milwaukee
1. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
3. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
7h 20m
$55–153
Drive 251 mi
1. Drive from Elkhart to Madisoncar 251 mi
4h 38m
$46–67
Fly South Bend to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane SBN - MSN
4h 25m
$159–819
Train, bus via Chicago
1. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus FlixBus 2548 / ...
7h 15m
$53–108
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
1. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane ORD - MSN
6h 2m
$88–498
Fly South Bend to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SBN - ORD
2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
5h 55m
$172–482

Elkhart to Madison by train and bus

21Weekly Services

6h 54mAverage Duration

$47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 252.7 mi
Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Elkhart, IN, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

United Airlines and Delta fly from South Bend (SBN) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Franklin & 6th to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus via South Bend, IN, Chicago, and W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St in around 8h 24m.

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