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How to get fromFranklin to Elkhartby plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Franklin to Elkhart by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeBNA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
    5h 52m
    $148–492

  2. Drive 446.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Franklin to Elkhartcar446.7 mi
    8h 20m
    $82–118

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union StationbusGreyhound US0100
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South BendbusSouth Bend
    11h 53m
    $142–247

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus
    2. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
    13h 38m
    $152–341

  5. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeBNA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
    6h 10m
    $188–422

  6. Bus via Speedway

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Nashville to IndianapolisbusMemphis
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South BendbusSouth Bend
    13h 2m
    $155–289

Nashville (BNA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration2h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Franklin, TN, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Franklin to Transfer Center via Nashville Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, and South Street Station in around 11h 53m.

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