There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Elkhart by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly
best- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to South Bend (SBN)STL - SBN
4h 1m$143–646Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to ChicagoFlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend TranspoFlixBus 2516
12h 10m$58–102Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union StationLincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak StationLake Shore Limited / ...
9h 20m$68–178Bus via Indianapolis
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union StationGreyhound US0421
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South BendSouth Bend
11h 54m$97–177Drive 377.2 mi
- Drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Elkhart377.2 mi
6h 46m$69–100
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Elkhart by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Elkhart is to bus which costs $55 - $110 and takes 12h 10m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Elkhart is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs $140 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Elkhart. However, there are services departing from Saint Louis and arriving at Transfer Center via St Louis Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station and South Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from St. Louis Airport (STL) station to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via St. Louis and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
The distance between St. Louis Airport (STL) and Elkhart is 316 miles. The road distance is 379.4 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Elkhart without a car is to train which takes 9h 20m and costs $65 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Elkhart, including transfers.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Elkhart bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Elkhart is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs $140 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $180 and takes 9h 20m, you could also bus via Indianapolis, which costs $95 - $180 and takes 11h 54m.
What companies run services between St. Louis Airport (STL), USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to South Bend (SBN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station to Elkhart Amtrak Station via CIVIC CENTER station, St. Louis, and Chicago Union Station in around 9h 20m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to South Bend via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–900
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to South Bend via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to South Bend via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to South Bend via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to South Bend via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–120
- 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
- $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 St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to South Bend Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Elkhart bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Elkhart is 1h ahead of St. Louis Airport (STL). It is currently 9:50 PM in St. Louis Airport (STL) and 10:50 PM in Elkhart.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis Airport (STL) to Elkhart is 379 miles. It takes approximately 6h 46m to drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Elkhart.
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