There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Elkhart by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train
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Fly to South Bend
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to South Bend (SBN)SEA - SBN
8h 18m$208–773Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)SEA - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
9h 41m$122–473Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union StationEmpire Builder
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak StationLake Shore Limited / ...
2d$326–1,498Drive 2,119.1 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Elkhart2,119.1 mi
34h 5m$387–559Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)SEA - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
9h 33m$157–663
Seattle to Elkhart by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Elkhart is to fly and train which costs $120 - $480 and takes 9h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Elkhart is to fly which takes 8h 18m and costs $200 - $800.
No, there is no direct train from Seattle to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from Seattle and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.
The distance between Seattle and Elkhart is 1843 miles. The road distance is 2131.5 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Elkhart without a car is to train which takes 2 days 0h and costs $320 - $1,500.
It takes approximately 8h 18m to get from Seattle to Elkhart, including transfers.
Seattle to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Elkhart is to fly which takes 8h 18m and costs $200 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $320 - $1,500 and takes 2 days 0h.
Elkhart is 3h ahead of Seattle. It is currently 8:34 AM in Seattle and 11:34 AM in Elkhart.
Seattle to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to South Bend (SBN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Seattle to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 2d.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to South Bend via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–410
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to South Bend via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to South Bend via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to South Bend via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–410
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to South Bend via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to South Bend via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–410
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–410
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Seattle to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $300–1,500
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Elkhart is 2131 miles. It takes approximately 34h 5m to drive from Seattle to Elkhart.
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