There are 6 ways to get from Boston to Elkhart by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), 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.
Fly to South Bend
best- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to South Bend (SBN)plane BOS - SBN
5h 16m$178–721Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BOS - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 16m$112–507Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
19h 53m$220–550Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to South Bend Transpobus FlixBus N2641
22h 9m$153–228Drive 875.7 mi
- Drive from Boston to Elkhartcar 875.7 mi
15h 5m$160–231Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BOS - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 36m$633–955
Boston to Elkhart by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Elkhart is to bus which costs $150 - $230 and takes 22h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Elkhart is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $170 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Elkhart. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Elkhart Transit Center via New York Midtown and South Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 9m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Boston and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19h 53m.
The distance between Boston and Elkhart is 808 miles. The road distance is 880.9 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Elkhart without a car is to train which takes 19h 53m and costs $220 - $550.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Boston to Elkhart, including transfers.
Boston to Elkhart bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Elkhart is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $170 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $220 - $550 and takes 19h 53m, you could also bus, which costs $150 - $230 and takes 22h 9m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to South Bend (SBN) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Elkhart Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $220–550 and the journey takes 19h 53m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to South Bend via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to South Bend Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Boston to Elkhart bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Boston to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Elkhart Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Elkhart is 881 miles. It takes approximately 15h 5m to drive from Boston to Elkhart.
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