There are 4 ways to get from Abilene to Elkhart by plane, bus (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Abilene (ABI) to South Bend (SBN)plane ABI - SBN
6h 42m$220–788Drive 1,151.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Abilene to Elkhartcar 1,151.1 mi
19h 39m$211–304Bus
- Take the bus from Abilene, TX - Alon Gas Station to Dallas, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus
- Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus
26h 8m$244–500Bus, train
- Take the bus from Abilene to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Fort Worth to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
29h 35m$384–815
Abilene to Elkhart by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Abilene to Elkhart is to drive which costs $210 - $310 and takes 19h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Abilene to Elkhart is to fly which takes 6h 42m and costs $220 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Abilene station to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from Abilene, TX - Alon Gas Station and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, LaSalle & 35th Street and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 8m.
The distance between Abilene and Elkhart is 1005 miles. The road distance is 1157.8 miles.
The best way to get from Abilene to Elkhart without a car is to bus which takes 26h 8m and costs $240 - $500.
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Abilene to Elkhart, including transfers.
Abilene to Elkhart bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Abilene, TX - Alon Gas Station.
The best way to get from Abilene to Elkhart is to fly which takes 6h 42m and costs $220 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $500 and takes 26h 8m.
Abilene to Elkhart bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Dallas, TX - Tornado Bus Co station.
Elkhart is 1h ahead of Abilene. It is currently 1:37 PM in Abilene and 2:37 PM in Elkhart.
What companies run services between Abilene, TX, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Abilene (ABI) to South Bend (SBN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Abilene, TX - Alon Gas Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, Sox-35th Red Line Station, LaSalle & 35th Street, Clark & Harrison, and Chicago Union Station in around 26h 8m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abilene to South Bend via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Abilene to South Bend via Houston, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fort Worth to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $330–700
- 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
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Abilene, TX - Alon Gas Station to Dallas, TX - Tornado Bus Co
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–150
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $50–150
Bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–290
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $150–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Abilene to Ft Worth Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Abilene to Ft Worth Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Abilene to Elkhart is 1158 miles. It takes approximately 19h 39m to drive from Abilene to Elkhart.
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