There are 7 ways to get from Springfield, VA to Elkhart by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, or train
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Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to South Bend
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to South Bend (SBN)DCA - SBN
5h 22m$198–927Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak StationFloridian
17h 9m$63–217Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to South Bend TranspoGreyhound US0164
18h 29m$87–188Drive 592 mi
- Drive from Springfield, VA to Elkhart592 mi
10h 8m$108–157Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to South Bend
- Take the subway from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to South Bend (SBN)IAD - SBN
4h 48m$124–484Fly 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 5m$150–407Fly 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 20m$150–667
Springfield, VA to Elkhart by subway and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield, VA to Elkhart is to bus which costs $85 - $190 and takes 18h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield, VA to Elkhart is to subway and fly which takes 4h 48m and costs $120 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield, VA to Elkhart. However, there are services departing from Springfield Bus Stop and arriving at Transfer Center via Washington Union Station and South Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield, VA to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 9m.
The distance between Springfield, VA and Elkhart is 559 miles. The road distance is 595.5 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield, VA to Elkhart without a car is to train which takes 17h 9m and costs $60 - $220.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Springfield, VA to Elkhart, including transfers.
Springfield, VA to Elkhart bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Springfield, VA to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Springfield, VA to Elkhart is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs $190 - $950. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $220 and takes 17h 9m, you could also bus, which costs $85 - $190 and takes 18h 29m.
What companies run services between Springfield, VA, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to South Bend (SBN) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $60–210 and the journey takes 15h 24m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–900
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to South Bend via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–1,000
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–480
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–900
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to South Bend via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–850
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to South Bend via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–900
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
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
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to South Bend Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Springfield, VA to Elkhart bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at South Bend Transpo station.
Springfield, VA to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Elkhart Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield, VA to Elkhart is 595 miles. It takes approximately 10h 8m to drive from Springfield, VA to Elkhart.
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