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

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There are 6 ways to get from Lawrence to Elkhart by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    12h 37m
    $101–182

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bendbus bus
    16h 14m
    $109–199

  3. Drive 616.8 mi

    1. Drive from Lawrence to Elkhartcar car 616.8 mi
    10h 54m
    $113–163

  4. Bus, fly to South Bend

    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane MCI - SBN
    7h 42m
    $155–686

  5. Bus, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus 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 20m
    $101–531

  6. Bus, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus 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 39m
    $164–664

Lawrence to Elkhart by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration12h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Lawrence, KS, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

You can take a train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 12h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Elkhart Transit Center via St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, and South Street Station in around 16h 14m.

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