There are 5 ways to get from Santa Ana to Elkhart by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train
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Fly to South Bend
best- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to South Bend (SBN)SNA - SBN
6h 45m$262–902Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)SNA - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
7h 57m$169–532Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationSouthwest Chief
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak StationFloridian / ...
46h 52m$215–1,463Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Ana to Los Angeles Union Station
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bend
2d 5h$225–494Drive 2,098.4 mi
- Drive from Santa Ana to Elkhart2,098.4 mi
33h 8m$383–554
Santa Ana to Elkhart by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Santa Ana to Elkhart is to bus which costs $220 - $500 and takes 2 days 5h.
The fastest way to get from Santa Ana to Elkhart is to fly which takes 6h 45m and costs $260 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Santa Ana to Elkhart. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Elkhart Transit Center via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station and South Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Santa Ana to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 52m.
The distance between Santa Ana and Elkhart is 1835 miles. The road distance is 2110.6 miles.
The best way to get from Santa Ana to Elkhart without a car is to train which takes 46h 52m and costs $210 - $1,500.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Santa Ana to Elkhart, including transfers.
Santa Ana to Elkhart bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Santa Ana station.
Santa Ana to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Santa Ana to Elkhart is to fly which takes 6h 45m and costs $260 - $900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $210 - $1,500 and takes 46h 52m, you could also bus, which costs $220 - $500 and takes 2 days 5h.
What companies run services between Santa Ana, CA, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to South Bend (SBN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Santa Ana to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 46h 52m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to South Bend via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to South Bend via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,000
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–480
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $110–480
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–470
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to South Bend via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to South Bend via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–1,400
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Santa Ana to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–40
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–300
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- ridewithmiller.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://ridewithmiller.com
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More Questions & Answers
Santa Ana to Elkhart bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Elkhart is 3h ahead of Santa Ana. It is currently 6:52 PM in Santa Ana and 9:52 PM in Elkhart.
Santa Ana to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Santa Ana to Elkhart is 2111 miles. It takes approximately 33h 8m to drive from Santa Ana to Elkhart.
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