There are 5 ways to get from Independence to Elkhart by plane, train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to South Bend
best- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to South Bend (SBN)MCI - SBN
7h 22m$150–670Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Independence Station to Chicago Union StationLincoln Service Missouri River Runner
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak StationLake Shore Limited / ...
13h 55m$86–249Drive 569.7 mi
- Drive from Independence to Elkhart569.7 mi
10h 16m$104–151Line 24 bus, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Take the bus from On Truman At Osage Wb to East Village - Bay A
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)MCI - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
8h 22m$99–540Line 24 bus, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Take the bus from On Truman At Osage Wb to East Village - Bay A
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)MCI - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
8h 42m$164–610
Independence to Elkhart by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Independence to Elkhart is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 10h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Independence to Elkhart is to fly which takes 7h 22m and costs $150 - $700.
No, there is no direct train from Independence station to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from Independence Station and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 55m.
The distance between Independence and Elkhart is 528 miles. The road distance is 573 miles.
The best way to get from Independence to Elkhart without a car is to train which takes 13h 55m and costs $85 - $250.
It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Independence to Elkhart, including transfers.
Independence to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Independence Station.
The best way to get from Independence to Elkhart is to fly which takes 7h 22m and costs $150 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $250 and takes 13h 55m.
Elkhart is 1h ahead of Independence. It is currently 5:59 PM in Independence and 6:59 PM in Elkhart.
Independence to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
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) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Independence Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 13h 55m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–500
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Kansas City to South Bend via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kansas City to South Bend via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Kansas City to South Bend via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kansas City to South Bend via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Kansas City to South Bend via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Kansas City to South Bend via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Independence Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 816-221-0660
- Website
- ridekc.org
Bus from On Truman At Osage Wb to East Village - Bay A
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- ridekc.org
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Independence to Elkhart is 573 miles. It takes approximately 10h 16m to drive from Independence to Elkhart.
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