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 Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian / ...
7h 44m$84–190Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian / ...
9h 13m$60–113Drive 367.7 mi
- Drive from St. Louis to Elkhartcar 367.7 mi
6h 38m$68–97Fly to South Bend
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to South Bend (SBN)plane STL - SBN
5h 26m$152–772Bus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bendbus South Bend
10h 24m$81–134Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane STL - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 18m$102–658Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane STL - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 43m$286–708
St. Louis to Elkhart by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Elkhart is to bus and train which costs $55 - $120 and takes 9h 13m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Elkhart is to fly which takes 5h 26m and costs $150 - $800.
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 Elkhart Transit 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 44m.
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 44m and costs $80 - $190.
It takes approximately 7h 44m 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 44m and costs $80 - $190. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $150 - $800 and takes 5h 26m, you could also bus, which costs $80 - $140 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 44m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to South Bend (SBN) hourly.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to South Bend via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to South Bend via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to South Bend via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to South Bend via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–950
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to South Bend via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to South Bend via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
- Website
- gojetairlines.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
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
- $60–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- 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
- $35–65
- 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
- $35–75
- 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 3:21 PM in St. Louis and 4:21 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 38m to drive from St. Louis to Elkhart.
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