There are 6 ways to get from Lufkin to Elkhart by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Gregg County Airport, fly to South Bend
best- Take the bus from Lufkin Brazos Transit District to Longview Bus Station
- Fly from Gregg County Airport (GGG) to South Bend (SBN)GGG - SBN
10h 37m$211–699Bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Lufkin Brazos Transit District to Houston Bus Station
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)IAH - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
11h 27m$109–399Bus, train
- Take the bus from Lufkin Brazos Transit District to Longview Bus Station
- Take the train from Longview to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
25h 40m$159–572Bus
- Take the bus from Lufkin Brazos Transit District to Texarkana
- Take the bus from Texarkana to Memphis Bus Station
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN
26h 29m$166–364Drive 1,022.1 mi
- Drive from Lufkin to Elkhart1,022.1 mi
17h 34m$187–270Bus to William P. Hobby Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Lufkin Brazos Transit District to Houston Bus Station
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)HOU - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
10h 29m$187–825
Lufkin to Elkhart by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lufkin to Elkhart is to bus and fly and train which costs $100 - $400 and takes 11h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Lufkin to Elkhart is to bus and fly and train which takes 10h 29m and costs $180 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Lufkin to Elkhart. However, there are services departing from Lufkin Brazos Transit District and arriving at Transfer Center via Texarkana, Memphis Bus Station, Chicago and South Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 29m.
The distance between Lufkin and Elkhart is 911 miles. The road distance is 1028 miles.
The best way to get from Lufkin to Elkhart without a car is to bus and train which takes 25h 40m and costs $150 - $600.
It takes approximately 10h 37m to get from Lufkin to Elkhart, including transfers.
Lufkin to Elkhart bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lufkin Brazos Transit District station.
Lufkin to Elkhart bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Texarkana station.
Elkhart is 1h ahead of Lufkin. It is currently 1:22 PM in Lufkin and 2:22 PM in Elkhart.
Yes, the driving distance between Lufkin to Elkhart is 1028 miles. It takes approximately 17h 34m to drive from Lufkin to Elkhart.
What companies run services between Lufkin, TX, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Lufkin Brazos Transit District to Transfer Center via Texarkana, Memphis Bus Station, Chicago, and South Street Station in around 26h 29m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–290
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Gregg County Airport to South Bend via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–290
- Website
- volaris.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–290
- Website
- spirit.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–270
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Longview to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–460
- 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
- $21–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Lufkin Brazos Transit District to Longview Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Lufkin Brazos Transit District to Texarkana
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Texarkana to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Lufkin Brazos Transit District to Houston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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