There are 4 ways to get from Naperville to Elkhart by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union StationBnsf
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak StationLake Shore Limited / ...
3h 58m$28–60Drive 126.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Naperville to Elkhart126.9 mi
2h 39m$24–34Bus, line 30 bus
- Take the bus from Naperville Amtrak to Chicago
- Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN
- Take the bus from South Street Station to Transfer Center30
5h 24m$32–88Train, fly
- Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Station
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN)ORD - SBN
4h 30m$170–630
Naperville to Elkhart by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Naperville to Elkhart is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Naperville to Elkhart is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Naperville to Elkhart. However, there are services departing from Naperville Amtrak and arriving at Transfer Center via Chicago and South Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Naperville to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from Naperville and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Naperville and Elkhart is 129 miles. The road distance is 127.7 miles.
The best way to get from Naperville to Elkhart without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs $28 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Naperville to Elkhart, including transfers.
Naperville to Elkhart bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Naperville Amtrak station.
Naperville to Elkhart train services, operated by Metra, depart from Naperville station.
The best way to get from Naperville to Elkhart is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs $28 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus and line 30 bus, which costs $30 - $90 and takes 5h 24m.
What companies run services between Naperville, IL, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?
You can take a train from Naperville to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Naperville Amtrak to Transfer Center via Chicago and South Street Station in around 5h 24m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–300
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Naperville to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Naperville Amtrak to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $22–35
- Flexible Fares
- $29–45
- 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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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–29
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 574-674-8894
- macogdir@macog.com
- Website
- interurbantrolley.com
Bus from South Street Station to Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- interurbantrolley.com
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More Questions & Answers
Naperville to Elkhart bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Chicago station.
Elkhart is 1h ahead of Naperville. It is currently 5:08 PM in Naperville and 6:08 PM in Elkhart.
Naperville to Elkhart train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Naperville to Elkhart is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Naperville to Elkhart.
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