What is the cheapest way to get from Elkhart to Put-in-Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Elkhart to Put-in-Bay is to drive and car ferry which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Elkhart to Put-in-Bay?

The fastest way to get from Elkhart to Put-in-Bay is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 32m and costs $40 - $60.

How far is it from Elkhart to Put-in-Bay?

The distance between Elkhart and Put-in-Bay is 183 miles.

How do I travel from Elkhart to Put-in-Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Elkhart to Put-in-Bay without a car is to train and taxi and ferry which takes 5h 31m and costs $150 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Elkhart to Put-in-Bay?

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Elkhart to Put-in-Bay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Put-in-Bay?

There are 180+ hotels available in Put-in-Bay.

Elkhart to Put-in-Bay - 5 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Elkhart to Put-in-Bay by train, car, car ferry, bus, taxi, or ferry

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

Train, drive, car ferry
best
1. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Toledo
2. Drive from Toledo to Catawba Island Ferry Terminal, Port Clinton, OH
3. Take the car ferry from Catawba Island Ferry Terminal, Port Clinton, OH to Put-in-Bay, South Bass Island, OH
5h 10m
$35–99
Bus, drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Toledo
2. Drive from Toledo to Catawba Island Ferry Terminal, Port Clinton, OH
3. Take the car ferry from Catawba Island Ferry Terminal, Port Clinton, OH to Put-in-Bay, South Bass Island, OH
7h 30m
$33–73
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Elkhart to Catawba Island Ferry Terminal, Port Clinton, OH
2. Take the car ferry from Catawba Island Ferry Terminal, Port Clinton, OH to Put-in-Bay, South Bass Island, OHPut-in-Bay
3h 32m
$43–58
Train, taxi, ferry
1. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Toledo
2. Take the taxi from Toledo to Sandusky, OH
3. Take the ferry from Sandusky, OH to Put-in-Bay
5h 31m
$153–245
Train, taxi, car ferry, ferry
1. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Toledo
2. Take the taxi from Toledo to Marblehead, OH
3. Take the car ferry from Marblehead, OH to Kelleys Island
4. Take the ferry from Kelleys Island to Put-in-Bay
6h 2m
$146–237

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 182.1 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Elkhart, IN, USA and Put-in-Bay, OH, USA?

There is no direct connection from Elkhart to Put-in-Bay. However, you can take the train to Toledo, drive to Catawba Island Ferry Terminal, Port Clinton, OH, take the car ferry to Put-in-Bay, South Bass Island, OH, then drive to Put-in-Bay. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Franklin & 6th to Put-in-Bay via South Bend, IN, Toledo, Catawba Island Ferry Terminal, Port Clinton, OH, and Put-in-Bay, South Bass Island, OH in around 7h 30m.

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