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

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There are 5 ways to get from Independence to Elkhart by plane, train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to South Bend

    best
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane MCI - SBN
    7h 45m
    $155–670

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Independence Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    13h 50m
    $85–250

  3. Drive 569.7 mi

    1. Drive from Independence to Elkhartcar car 569.7 mi
    10h 24m
    $104–151

  4. Line 24 bus, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from On Truman At Osage Wb to East Village - Bay Abus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MCI - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 23m
    $101–540

  5. Line 24 bus, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from On Truman At Osage Wb to East Village - Bay Abus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MCI - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 48m
    $154–713

Independence to Elkhart by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration13h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Independence, MO, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to South Bend (SBN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Independence Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 13h 50m.

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