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How to get fromPortland to Elkhartby plane, train (Amtrak), car, train or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Elkhart by plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to South Bend

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to South Bend (SBN)planePDX - SBN
    8h 2m
    $258–1,023

  2. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planePDX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
    9h 15m
    $126–553

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union StationtrainEmpire Builder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak StationtrainLake Shore Limited / ...
    2d
    $301–592

  4. Drive 2,191.5 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Elkhartcar2,191.5 mi
    34h 51m
    $400–578

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planePDX - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
    9h 11m
    $211–913

  6. Fly to Fort Wayne International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)planePDX - FWA
    2. Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Goshen, INbus
    11h 34m
    $193–823

Portland to Elkhart by train (Amtrak)

Calendar11Weekly Trains
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$301Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to South Bend (SBN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 2d.

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