There are 5 ways to get from Schenectady to Elkhart by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train
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 Albany County Airport (ALB) to South Bend (SBN)ALB - SBN
6h 18m$177–774Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Schenectady to Elkhart Amtrak StationLake Shore Limited
13h 10m$65–220Drive 694.3 mi
- Drive from Schenectady to Elkhart694.3 mi
11h 50m$127–183Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)ALB - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
7h 51m$140–714Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)ALB - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
8h 20m$230–614
Schenectady to Elkhart by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Elkhart is to train which costs $65 - $220 and takes 13h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Elkhart is to fly which takes 6h 18m and costs $170 - $800.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Schenectady and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 10m.
The distance between Schenectady and Elkhart is 676 miles. The road distance is 698.3 miles.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Elkhart without a car is to train which takes 13h 10m and costs $65 - $220.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Schenectady to Elkhart, including transfers.
Schenectady to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Elkhart is to fly which takes 6h 18m and costs $170 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $220 and takes 13h 10m.
Schenectady to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Elkhart Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Elkhart is 698 miles. It takes approximately 11h 50m to drive from Schenectady to Elkhart.
What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to South Bend (SBN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Schenectady to Elkhart Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $65–220 and the journey takes 13h 10m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Albany County Airport to South Bend via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–490
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to South Bend via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to South Bend via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Schenectady to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $65–170
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $90–220
- Business - advance purchase
- $120–500
- Business Class
- $200–500
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
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