There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Elkhart by subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to South Bend
best- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to South Bend (SBN)plane IAD - SBN
4h 18m$177–628Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to South Bend Transpobus Greyhound US0164
17h 4m$75–208Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
15h 24m$120–420Drive 582.4 mi
- Drive from Washington to Elkhartcar 582.4 mi
10h 12m$107–154Fly 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)plane DCA - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 2m$117–582Fly 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)plane DCA - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 47m$154–809
Washington to Elkhart by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Elkhart is to bus which costs $70 - $210 and takes 17h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Elkhart is to subway and fly which takes 4h 18m and costs $170 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Elkhart. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Elkhart Transit Center via South Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 4m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 24m.
The distance between Washington and Elkhart is 551 miles. The road distance is 585.8 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Elkhart without a car is to train which takes 15h 24m and costs $120 - $420.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Washington to Elkhart, including transfers.
Washington to Elkhart bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Elkhart is to train which takes 15h 24m and costs $120 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $210 and takes 17h 4m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $120–420 and the journey takes 15h 24m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to South Bend Transpo twice daily. Tickets cost $70–210 and the journey takes 15h 10m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–480
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Pittsburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $5–8
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
- $120–420
- 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
- $19–45
- 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 Washington Union Station to South Bend Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–210
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Elkhart bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at South Bend Transpo station.
Washington to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Elkhart Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Elkhart is 586 miles. It takes approximately 10h 12m to drive from Washington to Elkhart.
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