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

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

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  1. Fly to South Bend

    best
    1. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane MDT - SBN
    7h
    $258–1,174

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Regional Airportbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    2. Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to South Bend Transpobus bus FlixBus N2641
    17h 5m
    $97–167

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Harrisburg to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    16h
    $197–422

  4. Bus via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0420
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    16h 42m
    $112–202

  5. Drive 538.2 mi

    1. Drive from Carlisle to Elkhartcar car 538.2 mi
    8h 50m
    $99–142

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

    1. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MDT - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 50m
    $145–729

Carlisle to Elkhart by bus, foot, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16hAverage Duration
Ticket$197Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 558.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h

What companies run services between Carlisle, PA, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to South Bend (SBN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hanover St & High St to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Market Square Transfer Center, Harrisburg, and Pittsburgh Amtrak Station in around 16h.

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