There are 5 ways to get from Minnesota to Elkhart by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to South Bend (SBN)MSP - SBN
3h 38m$147–622Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INChicago
12h 59m$59–189Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union StationBorealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak StationLake Shore Limited / ...
11h 40m$86–278Bus via Park Ridge
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to ChicagoGreyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INChicago
12h 57m$64–197Drive 512 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Elkhart512 mi
8h 41m$94–135
Minnesota to Elkhart by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minnesota to Elkhart is to bus which costs $55 - $190 and takes 12h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Minnesota to Elkhart is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $140 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Minnesota station to Elkhart. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Transfer Center via Chicago and South Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 59m.
The distance between Minnesota and Elkhart is 439 miles. The road distance is 515 miles.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Elkhart without a car is to train which takes 11h 40m and costs $85 - $280.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Minnesota to Elkhart, including transfers.
Minnesota to Elkhart bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Elkhart is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $140 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $280 and takes 11h 40m, you could also bus via Park Ridge, which costs $60 - $200 and takes 12h 57m.
Minnesota to Elkhart bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Elkhart is 1h ahead of Minnesota. It is currently 7:19 AM in Minnesota and 8:19 AM in Elkhart.
What companies run services between Minnesota, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?
Delta and United Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to South Bend (SBN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6th St S & 5th Ave S to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 11h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to South Bend via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–220
- 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
- $19–55
- 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 Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–140
- 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
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Minnesota to Elkhart is 515 miles. It takes approximately 8h 41m to drive from Minnesota to Elkhart.
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