What is the cheapest way to get from Opelousas to Elkhart?

The cheapest way to get from Opelousas to Elkhart is to drive which costs $180 - $270 and takes 17h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Opelousas to Elkhart?

The fastest way to get from Opelousas to Elkhart is to fly which takes 5h 45m and costs $170 - $700.

How far is it from Opelousas to Elkhart?

The distance between Opelousas and Elkhart is 903 miles. The road distance is 1019.4 miles.

How do I travel from Opelousas to Elkhart without a car?

The best way to get from Opelousas to Elkhart without a car is to bus which takes 27h 40m and costs $170 - $390.

How long does it take to get from Opelousas to Elkhart?

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Opelousas to Elkhart, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Opelousas to Elkhart?

The best way to get from Opelousas to Elkhart is to fly which takes 5h 45m and costs $170 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $390 and takes 27h 40m.

What is the time difference between Opelousas and Elkhart?

Elkhart is 1h ahead of Opelousas. It is currently 12:28 PM in Opelousas and 1:28 PM in Elkhart.

Can I drive from Opelousas to Elkhart?

Yes, the driving distance between Opelousas to Elkhart is 1019 miles. It takes approximately 17h 33m to drive from Opelousas to Elkhart.

Where can I stay near Elkhart?

There are 205+ hotels available in Elkhart.

Opelousas to Elkhart - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Opelousas to Elkhart by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, 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.

Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport
best
1. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to South Bend (SBN)LFT - SBN
5h 45m
$176–683
Bus, train via New South Memphis
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lafayette to Memphis Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago
3. Take the train from Museum Campus/11th St. to Gary Metro CenterSsl
4. Take the bus from Gary to South Bend, IN
28h 14m
$167–315
Bus
1. Take the bus from Opelousas to Baton Rouge Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN
27h 40m
$170–384
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Opelousas to New Orleans Bus Station
2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Station
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
28h 15m
$217–693
Drive 1,013.4 mi
1. Drive from Opelousas to Elkhart1,013.4 mi
17h 33m
$185–268
Bus to Alexandria International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Opelousas to Boyce, LA
2. Fly from Alexandria International Airport (AEX) to South Bend (SBN)AEX - SBN
7h 48m
$224–764

Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to South Bend (SBN) flights

68Weekly Planes

6h 53mAverage Duration

$118Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Opelousas to Elkhart.

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Distance: 898.1 mi
Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Opelousas, LA, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to South Bend (SBN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Opelousas to Transfer Center via Opelousas, Baton Rouge Bus Station, Memphis Bus Station, Chicago, and South Street Station in around 27h 40m.

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