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

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

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  1. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to South Bend

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    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane IAH - SBN
    7h 25m
    $148–534

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St to Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus bus
    27h 27m

  3. 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

  4. Drive  1,142.3 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Elkhartcar car 1,142.3 mi
    19h 36m
    $189–273

  5. 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 32m
    $153–571

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

    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 24m
    $153–397

  7. Bus via New South Memphis

    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 Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus bus
    28h 8m

  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
    $755–1,192

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to South Bend (SBN) flights

Calendar129Weekly Planes
Duration6h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 995.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to South Bend (SBN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St, Houston @ Young - S - Mb, Jefferson @ Marsalis - W - Ns, Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, Sox-35th Red Line Station, LaSalle & 35th Street, Clark & Harrison, and Chicago Union Station in around 27h 27m.

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