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How to get fromWadena to Elkhartby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Wadena to Elkhart by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Staples Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationtrainEmpire Builder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak StationtrainLake Shore Limited / ...
    14h 36m
    $198–285

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Wadena to Brainerdbus
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus
    19h 19m
    $69–271

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Wadena to Brainerdbus
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicagobus
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
    17h 38m
    $88–315

  4. Drive 661.7 mi

    1. Drive from Wadena to Elkhartcar661.7 mi
    11h 43m
    $121–175

  5. Bus to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Wadena to Brainerdbus
    2. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to South Bend (SBN)planeBRD - SBN
    9h 22m
    $154–600

  6. Bus, bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Wadena to Brainerdbus
    2. Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus
    3. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to South Bend (SBN)planeMSP - SBN
    9h 3m
    $199–725

Wadena to Elkhart by bus, subway, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Wadena, MN, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Wadena to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Staples Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 14h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wadena to Transfer Center via Brainerd, Minneapolis Bus Station, Chicago, and South Street Station in around 19h 19m.

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