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

The cheapest way to get from Gary to Elkhart is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gary to Elkhart is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs $14 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Gary and Elkhart?

No, there is no direct bus from Gary to Elkhart. However, there are services departing from Gary and arriving at Franklin & Oakland via South Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Gary and Elkhart?

No, there is no direct train from Gary to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from Gary and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Harold Washington Library and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from Gary to Elkhart?

The distance between Gary and Elkhart is 79 miles. The road distance is 77.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gary to Elkhart without a car is to bus and line 30 bus which takes 2h 56m and costs $6 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Gary to Elkhart, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gary to Elkhart bus from?

Gary to Elkhart bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Gary station.

Where do I catch the Gary to Elkhart train from?

Gary to Elkhart train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from Gary station.

Train or bus from Gary to Elkhart?

The best way to get from Gary to Elkhart is to bus and line 30 bus which takes 2h 56m and costs $6 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $28 - $70 and takes 3h 58m.

Where does the Gary to Elkhart bus arrive?

Gary to Elkhart bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at South Bend, IN station.

What is the time difference between Gary and Elkhart?

Elkhart is 1h ahead of Gary. It is currently 5:36 PM in Gary and 6:36 PM in Elkhart.

Where does the Gary to Elkhart train arrive?

Gary to Elkhart train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at Van Buren St. station.

Can I drive from Gary to Elkhart?

Yes, the driving distance between Gary to Elkhart is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Gary to Elkhart.

Where can I stay near Elkhart?

There are 185+ hotels available in Elkhart.

Gary to Elkhart - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 30 bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Gary to Elkhart by bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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Bus, line 30 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Gary to South Bend, INbus Chicago
2. Take the bus from South Street Station to Franklin & Oaklandbus 30
2h 56m
$7–39
Train
1. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train Westbound to Chicago / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian / ...
3h 58m
$29–68
Drive 76.6 mi
1. Drive from Gary to Elkhartcar 76.6 mi
1h 35m
$14–21

Gary to Elkhart by bus

14Weekly Buses

2h 56mAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

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Distance: 78.4 mi
Duration: 2h 56m

What companies run services between Gary, IN, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Gary to Franklin & Oakland via South Street Station in around 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gary to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Van Buren St., Harold Washington Library, LaSalle/Van Buren, and Chicago Union Station in around 3h 58m.

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