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How to get fromBloomington to Elkhartby bus, train, car, shuttle, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Bloomington to Elkhart by bus, train, car, shuttle, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bloomington, IN to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Evansville
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bendbus bus South Bend
    7h 6m
    $61–91

  2. Drive 193.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bloomington to Elkhartcar car 193.5 mi
    4h 13m
    $36–51

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington, IN to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 59m
    $110–230

  4. Shuttle, fly to South Bend

    1. Take a shuttle bus from 7th St and Woodlawn Ave at the Indiana Memorial Union to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane IND - SBN
    6h 44m
    $168–653

  5. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2515 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 3m
    $72–111

  6. Shuttle, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from 7th St and Woodlawn Ave at the Indiana Memorial Union to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IND - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 55m
    $485–1,208

  7. Shuttle, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from 7th St and Woodlawn Ave at the Indiana Memorial Union to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane IND - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 33m
    $113–441

Bloomington to Elkhart by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration9h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 209.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 6m

What companies run services between Bloomington, IN, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Bloomington, IN to Franklin & Oakland via Indianapolis Union Station and South Street Station in around 7h 6m.

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