There are 7 ways to get from St. Louis to Elkhart by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union StationLincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak StationLake Shore Limited / ...
7h 49m$63–299Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus StationFlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak StationLake Shore Limited / ...
9h 18m$61–142Drive 367.7 mi
- Drive from St. Louis to Elkhart367.7 mi
6h 34m$68–97Fly to South Bend
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to South Bend (SBN)STL - SBN
5h 33m$148–672Bus
- 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
10h 24m$77–154Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)STL - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
6h 23m$96–512Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)STL - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
6h 44m$156–542
St. Louis to Elkhart by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Elkhart is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 34m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Elkhart is to fly which takes 5h 33m and costs $140 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis station to Elkhart. However, there are services departing from St Louis Bus Station and arriving at Transfer Center via Indianapolis Union Station and South Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from St. Louis to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from St. Louis and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
The distance between St. Louis and Elkhart is 383 miles. The road distance is 369.9 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Elkhart without a car is to train which takes 7h 49m and costs $60 - $300.
It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from St. Louis to Elkhart, including transfers.
St. Louis to Elkhart bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
St. Louis to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from St. Louis to Elkhart is to train which takes 7h 49m and costs $60 - $300. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $140 - $700 and takes 5h 33m, you could also bus, which costs $75 - $160 and takes 10h 24m.
What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?
You can take a train from St. Louis to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 49m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to South Bend (SBN) hourly.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to South Bend via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to South Bend via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to South Bend via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to South Bend via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to South Bend via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
- Website
- gojetairlines.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
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
- $40–250
- 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
- $21–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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
- $35–95
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
St. Louis to Elkhart bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Elkhart is 1h ahead of St. Louis. It is currently 3:53 PM in St. Louis and 4:53 PM in Elkhart.
St. Louis to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Elkhart is 370 miles. It takes approximately 6h 34m to drive from St. Louis to Elkhart.
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