There are 6 ways to get from Roanoke to Elkhart by plane, bus, taxi, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to South Bend
best- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to South Bend (SBN)ROA - SBN
5h 59m$139–554Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)ROA - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
7h 27m$77–354Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Perry Street Slip 1Swb
- Take the taxi from The HUB to Wytheville
- Take the bus from Wytheville to Columbus - Mound St
- Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Goshen, IN
20h 3m$123–225Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Roanoke to Washington Union StationNortheast Regional
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak StationFloridian
21h 29m$91–504Drive 538.4 mi
- Drive from Roanoke to Elkhart538.4 mi
10h 50m$99–142Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Washington Union StationGreyhound US0600
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to South Bend TranspoGreyhound US0164
23h 49m$115–247
Roanoke to Elkhart by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Elkhart is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 10h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke to Elkhart is to fly which takes 5h 59m and costs $130 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Roanoke to Elkhart. However, there are services departing from Roanoke Bus Stop and arriving at Transfer Center via Washington Union Station and South Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Roanoke to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from Roanoke and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 29m.
The distance between Roanoke and Elkhart is 482 miles. The road distance is 541.5 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Elkhart without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 20h 3m and costs $120 - $230.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Roanoke to Elkhart, including transfers.
Roanoke to Elkhart bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Roanoke Bus Stop station.
Roanoke to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Roanoke station.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Elkhart is to fly which takes 5h 59m and costs $130 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $550 and takes 21h 29m, you could also bus, which costs $110 - $250 and takes 23h 49m.
What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to South Bend (SBN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roanoke to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station in around 21h 29m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–480
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to South Bend via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to South Bend via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–490
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to South Bend via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Roanoke to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $30–300
- Business Class
- $95–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $60–170
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $85–210
- Business - advance purchase
- $110–480
- Business Class
- $190–480
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
- Phone
- +1 540 982 2222
- info@valleymetro.com
- Website
- valleymetro.com
Bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Perry Street Slip 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- https://www.valleymetro.com
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Wytheville to Columbus - Mound St
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Columbus - Mound St to Goshen, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–60
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to South Bend Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–190
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Estimated price
- $70–85
Text-A-Cab
- Phone
- +1-540-239-9724
Blacksburg Taxi
- Phone
- +1 540-552-6671
- Website
- blacksburgtaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Roanoke to Elkhart bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Roanoke to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to Elkhart is 541 miles. It takes approximately 10h 50m to drive from Roanoke to Elkhart.
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