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

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

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  1. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to South Bend

    best
    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane IAH - SBN
    7h 9m
    $158–574

  2. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IAH - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 19m
    $87–337

  3. Bus, train via Dallas

    1. Take the bus from Houston - Travis St @ Dallas St to 593 S Lamar St Dallasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Dallas I-30 to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    26h 10m
    $192–491

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus bus
    2. Take the train from Longview to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    27h 55m

  5. Drive 1,142.1 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Elkhartcar car 1,142.1 mi
    19h 50m
    $209–302

  6. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane HOU - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 52m
    $174–813

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus bus
    28h 39m
    $141–347

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    32h 49m
    $188–522

Houston to Elkhart by bus, subway, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration26h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$192Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to South Bend (SBN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Houston to Elkhart Transit Center via Memphis Bus Station, Chicago, and South Street Station in around 28h 39m.

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