There are 6 ways to get from Lorton to Elkhart by bus, subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train
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Line 371 bus, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to South Bend
best- Take the bus from Lorton Rd and Sanger St to Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G
- Take the subway from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to South Bend (SBN)IAD - SBN
5h 26m$130–518Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak StationFloridian
17h 9m$66–218Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to South Bend TranspoGreyhound US0164
20h$92–245Drive 583.9 mi
- Drive from Lorton to Elkhart583.9 mi
10h 43m$107–154Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)DCA - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
7h 58m$142–721Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)DCA - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
7h 43m$192–1,021
Lorton to Elkhart by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lorton to Elkhart is to bus which costs $90 - $250 and takes 20h.
The fastest way to get from Lorton to Elkhart is to line 371 bus and subway and fly which takes 5h 26m and costs $130 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Lorton to Elkhart. However, there are services departing from Lorton Rd and Sanger St and arriving at Transfer Center via Springfield Bus Stop, Washington Union Station and South Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h.
No, there is no direct train from Lorton to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from 2 and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 9m.
The distance between Lorton and Elkhart is 575 miles. The road distance is 587.3 miles.
The best way to get from Lorton to Elkhart without a car is to train which takes 17h 9m and costs $65 - $220.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Lorton to Elkhart, including transfers.
Lorton to Elkhart bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Lorton to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Lorton to Elkhart is to train which takes 17h 9m and costs $65 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $250 and takes 20h.
What companies run services between Lorton, VA, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $60–210 and the journey takes 15h 24m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to South Bend Transpo twice daily. Tickets cost $70–190 and the journey takes 15h 10m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–950
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–950
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–700
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–950
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $60–170
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $85–210
- Business - advance purchase
- $110–480
- Business Class
- $190–480
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 703-339-7200
- fairfaxconnector@fairfaxcounty.gov
- Website
- fairfaxconnector.com
Bus from Lorton Rd and Sanger St to Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Schedules at
- fairfaxcounty.gov
- Senior 65+, Disabled
- $1–2
- Adult
- $2–4
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to South Bend Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–190
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Lorton to Elkhart bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at South Bend Transpo station.
Lorton to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Elkhart Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lorton to Elkhart is 587 miles. It takes approximately 10h 43m to drive from Lorton to Elkhart.
There are 215+ hotels available in Elkhart.