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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

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane PDX - SBN
    8h 8m
    $268–1,023

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PDX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 18m
    $157–666

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    2d
    $223–1,074

  4. Drive 2,191.5 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Elkhartcar car 2,191.5 mi
    35h 3m
    $400–578

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PDX - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 7m
    $204–913

  6. Fly to Fort Wayne International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane plane PDX - FWA
    2. Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Goshen, INbus bus
    11h 36m
    $203–873

Portland to Elkhart by train (Amtrak)

Calendar11Weekly Trains
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$223Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to South Bend (SBN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 2d.

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