There are 5 ways to get from Atkinson to Elkhart by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Kewanee Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Carl Sandburg / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian / ...
5h 40m$127–217Drive 221 mi
cheapest- Drive from Atkinson to Elkhartcar 221 mi
4h 3m$41–59Train, bus
- Take the train from Kewanee Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Carl Sandburg / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Bend Transpobus Greyhound US0164 / ...
7h 24m$112–180Taxi, fly
- Take the taxi from Atkinson to Moline-Airport-MLItaxi
- Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to South Bend (SBN)plane MLI - SBN
4h 21m$211–617Bus
- Take the bus from Moline to Chicagobus Btw 1210 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 11m$127–183
Quad City International Airport (MLI) to South Bend (SBN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Atkinson to Elkhart is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Atkinson to Elkhart is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Atkinson to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from Tyson and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Moline and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Atkinson station to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from Kewanee Station and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Atkinson and Elkhart is 249 miles. The road distance is 222.3 miles.
The best way to get from Atkinson to Elkhart without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs $120 - $220.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Atkinson to Elkhart, including transfers.
Atkinson to Elkhart bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Moline station.
Atkinson to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kewanee Station.
The best way to get from Atkinson to Elkhart is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs $120 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $190 and takes 8h 11m.
What companies run services between Atkinson, IL, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Atkinson to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Kewanee Station and Chicago Union Station in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Atkinson to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Tyson, Centre Station, Moline, Chicago, and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 11m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Quad City International Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Quad City International Airport to South Bend via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Quad City International Airport to South Bend via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Quad City International Airport to South Bend via Punta Gorda
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Friday and Monday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kewanee Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- 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
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Kewanee Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Bend Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Moline to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–65
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Bend Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Bend Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Moline to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Bend Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- $90–110
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More Questions & Answers
Atkinson to Elkhart bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Chicago station.
Elkhart is 1h ahead of Atkinson. It is currently 4:22 AM in Atkinson and 5:22 AM in Elkhart.
Atkinson to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atkinson to Elkhart is 222 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Atkinson to Elkhart.
There are 212+ hotels available in Elkhart.