There are 7 ways to get from Flint to Elkhart by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Station
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Take the train from Toledo to Elkhart Amtrak Station
6h 30m$34–139Drive 171.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Flint to Elkhart171.7 mi
3h 24m$32–46Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationBlue Water
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak StationLake Shore Limited / ...
8h 4m$59–151Fly Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)FNT - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
5h 25m$93–336Bus, train via Pontiac
- Take the bus from Flint, MI to Pontiac, MI
- Take the bus from Detroit to Toledo
- Take the train from Toledo to Elkhart Amtrak Station
7h 53mBus
- Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Station
- Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Fort Wayne, IN
- Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Goshen, IN
8h 54m$33–115Bus to Detroit, fly to South Bend
- Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Station
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)DTW - SBN
5h 27m$116–443
Flint to Elkhart by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Flint to Elkhart is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Flint to Elkhart is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Flint to Elkhart. However, there are services departing from Flint and arriving at Transfer Center via Detroit, MI, Fort Wayne, IN and Walmart Goshen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Flint station to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from Flint Amtrak Station and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
The distance between Flint and Elkhart is 260 miles. The road distance is 172.7 miles.
The best way to get from Flint to Elkhart without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 30m and costs $30 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Flint to Elkhart, including transfers.
Flint to Elkhart bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Flint station.
Flint to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Flint Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Flint to Elkhart is to train which takes 8h 4m and costs $55 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $120 and takes 8h 54m.
What companies run services between Flint, MI, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?
You can take a train from Flint Amtrak Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Flint to Transfer Center via Detroit, MI, Fort Wayne, IN, Goshen, IN, and Walmart Goshen in around 8h 54m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Toledo to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $22–35
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $17–80
- Business - advance purchase
- $23–130
- Business Class
- $35–210
Train from Flint Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Detroit, MI to Fort Wayne, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–55
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Goshen, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Flint, MI to Pontiac, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–22
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Detroit to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Flint to Elkhart bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
Flint to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Flint to Elkhart is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Flint to Elkhart.
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