There are 7 ways to get from Milwaukee to Elkhart by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union StationHiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak StationLake Shore Limited / ...
4h 23m$50–91Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus StationFlixBus 2548 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INChicago
6h 54m$29–106Drive 193.2 mi
- Drive from Milwaukee to Elkhart193.2 mi
3h 45m$36–51Fly General Mitchell International Airport to South Bend
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to South Bend (SBN)MKE - SBN
5h 3m$132–750Bus, train
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 DeparturesWisconsin Coach Lines
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak StationLake Shore Limited / ...
5h 40m$63–98Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to South Bend
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN)ORD - SBN
4h 17m$130–428Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)MKE - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
6h 27m$230–740
Milwaukee to Elkhart by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee to Elkhart is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee to Elkhart is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee station to Elkhart. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Intermodal Station and arriving at Transfer Center via Chicago and South Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Milwaukee to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between Milwaukee and Elkhart is 186 miles. The road distance is 194.3 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Elkhart without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs $45 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Milwaukee to Elkhart, including transfers.
Milwaukee to Elkhart bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Milwaukee to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee to Elkhart is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs $45 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $110 and takes 6h 54m, you could also fly, which costs $130 - $750 and takes 5h 3m.
What companies run services between Milwaukee, WI, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?
You can take a train from Milwaukee to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Transfer Center via Chicago and South Street Station in around 6h 54m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to South Bend via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–350
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to South Bend via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–700
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to South Bend via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to South Bend via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- 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
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–26
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.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
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–38
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
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More Questions & Answers
Milwaukee to Elkhart bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Elkhart is 1h ahead of Milwaukee. It is currently 3:22 AM in Milwaukee and 4:22 AM in Elkhart.
Milwaukee to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee to Elkhart is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Milwaukee to Elkhart.
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