There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia to Elkhart by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train
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Fly to South Bend
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to South Bend (SBN)PHL - SBN
6h 13m$145–571Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia to Baltimore Downtown Bus StationGreyhound US0355 / ...
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to South Bend TranspoGreyhound US0164
21h 24m$88–187Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union StationNortheast Regional
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak StationFloridian
18h 22m$119–1,933Drive 653.8 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Elkhart653.8 mi
10h 38m$120–173Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)PHL - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
7h 36m$135–389Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)PHL - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
7h 22m$112–519
Philadelphia to Elkhart by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Elkhart is to bus which costs $85 - $190 and takes 21h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Elkhart is to fly which takes 6h 13m and costs $140 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Elkhart. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Transfer Center via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and South Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 22m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Elkhart is 623 miles. The road distance is 657.7 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Elkhart without a car is to train which takes 18h 22m and costs $110 - $2,000.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Philadelphia to Elkhart, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Elkhart bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia station.
Philadelphia to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Elkhart is to fly which takes 6h 13m and costs $140 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $2,000 and takes 18h 22m, you could also bus, which costs $85 - $190 and takes 21h 24m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to South Bend (SBN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from 30th Street Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station in around 18h 22m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to South Bend via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Cleveland
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to South Bend via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to South Bend via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–500
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to South Bend via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to South Bend via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $18–250
- Business Class
- $70–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–1,300
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to South Bend Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Philadelphia to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Elkhart bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Elkhart is 658 miles. It takes approximately 10h 38m to drive from Philadelphia to Elkhart.
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