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

The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Elkhart is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lansing to Elkhart is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs $21 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Lansing and Elkhart?

No, there is no direct bus from Lansing to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from NBD Grand Ave before E Allegan St and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE, East Lansing Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

How far is it from Lansing to Elkhart?

The distance between Lansing and Elkhart is 313 miles. The road distance is 118.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lansing to Elkhart without a car is to train which takes 8h 17m and costs $85 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 8h 17m to get from Lansing to Elkhart, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lansing to Elkhart bus from?

Lansing to Elkhart bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Lansing to Elkhart?

The best way to get from Lansing to Elkhart is to train which takes 8h 17m and costs $85 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $180 and takes 8h 30m.

Where does the Lansing to Elkhart bus arrive?

Lansing to Elkhart bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Lansing to Elkhart?

Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Elkhart is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Lansing to Elkhart.

Where can I stay near Elkhart?

There are 134+ hotels available in Elkhart.

Lansing to Elkhart - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Lansing to Elkhart by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian / ...
8h 17m
$86–198
Drive 117.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lansing to Elkhartcar 117.8 mi
2h 37m
$22–31
Bus (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 30m
$103–178
Bus, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Toledo to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian / ...
8h 32m
$88–173
Bus via Kalamazoo
1. Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Kalamazoo Transit Centerbus
2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Gary to South Bend, INbus
11h 19m
$61–114

Lansing to Elkhart by bus and train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

8h 17mAverage Duration

$86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 311.4 mi
Duration: 8h 17m

What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from CATA Trans Center to Elkhart Amtrak Station via NBD Harrison past Kalamazoo, Brody Complex, Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from NBD Grand Ave before E Allegan St to Elkhart Amtrak Station via EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd, WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 30m.

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