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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus bus
    9h 6m
    $97–163

  2. Drive 426.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Buffalo to Elkhartcar car 426.5 mi
    7h 20m
    $78–113

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    9h 21m
    $142–415

  4. Fly to South Bend

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane BUF - SBN
    5h 40m
    $171–798

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUF - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 30m
    $201–531

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

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BUF - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 51m
    $188–398

Buffalo to Elkhart by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration9h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 447 mi
  • Duration: 9h 6m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Buffalo to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Cleveland Bus Station and Toledo in around 9h 6m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Buffalo Depew Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $140–280 and the journey takes 8h 4m.

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