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

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

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  1. Fly to South Bend

    best
    1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane BHM - SBN
    5h 15m
    $210–838

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Ft Wayne Citilink Central Stationbus bus Greyhound US0112
    2. Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Goshen, INbus bus Columbus
    18h 24m
    $103–224

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Birmingham to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    31h 28m
    $433–953

  4. Drive 620.4 mi

    1. Drive from Birmingham to Elkhartcar car 620.4 mi
    10h 59m
    $114–164

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BHM - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 43m
    $130–546

  6. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BHM - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 17m
    $117–483

Birmingham to Elkhart by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 585.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Birmingham, AL, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to South Bend (SBN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Elkhart Transit Center via Fort Wayne, IN, Goshen, IN, and Walmart Goshen in around 18h 24m.

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