There are 6 ways to get from Silver Spring to Elkhart by subway, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train
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Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to South Bend
best- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to South Bend (SBN)IAD - SBN
4h 45m$129–513Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Elkhart Amtrak StationFloridian
16h 48m$62–218Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to South Bend TranspoGreyhound US0164
16h 9m$66–138Drive 578.2 mi
- Drive from Silver Spring to Elkhart578.2 mi
9h 55m$106–153Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)DCA - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
7h 21m$162–818Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)DCA - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
7h 36m$127–618
Silver Spring to Elkhart by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Silver Spring to Elkhart is to bus which costs $65 - $140 and takes 16h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Silver Spring to Elkhart is to subway and fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $120 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Silver Spring station to Elkhart. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring Bus Station and arriving at Transfer Center via South Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Silver Spring to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Rockville Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 48m.
The distance between Silver Spring and Elkhart is 561 miles. The road distance is 581.6 miles.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to Elkhart without a car is to bus which takes 16h 9m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Silver Spring to Elkhart, including transfers.
Silver Spring to Elkhart bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Silver Spring Bus Station.
Silver Spring to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rockville Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to Elkhart is to bus which takes 16h 9m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $220 and takes 16h 48m.
What companies run services between Silver Spring, MD, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to South Bend Transpo twice daily. Tickets cost $60–140 and the journey takes 14h 15m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Rockville Amtrak to Elkhart Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $60–210 and the journey takes 15h.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $5–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Rockville Amtrak to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $60–160
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $80–210
- Business - advance purchase
- $110–470
- Business Class
- $180–470
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to South Bend Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Silver Spring to Elkhart bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at South Bend Transpo station.
Silver Spring to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Elkhart Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Silver Spring to Elkhart is 582 miles. It takes approximately 9h 55m to drive from Silver Spring to Elkhart.
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