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

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There are 11 ways to get from California to Elkhart by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Long Beach Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGB - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 6m
    $218–841

  2. Fly San Diego International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SAN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 14m
    $138–428

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    46h 12m
    $1,282–1,968

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2d 2h

  5. Drive  2,100.7 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Elkhartcar car 2,100.7 mi
    33h 21m
    $384–554

  6. Fly San Diego International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SAN - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 46m
    $160–535

  7. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SMF - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 49m
    $179–643

  8. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LAX - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 6m
    $195–703

  9. Fly Oakland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane OAK - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 4m
    $182–646

  10. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 26m
    $168–466

  11. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SJC - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 11m
    $182–646

California to Elkhart by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration46h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,282Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,858.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 6m

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

You can take a train from Los Angeles to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 46h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 2h.

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