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

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There are 7 ways to get from Charleston to Elkhart by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to South Bend

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    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane CHS - SBN
    6h 15m
    $168–646

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CHS - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 41m
    $97–400

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    26h 54m
    $401–836

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus bus
    27h 4m
    $179–339

  5. Drive 810.2 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to Elkhartcar car 810.2 mi
    16h 21m
    $148–214

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CHS - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 14m
    $111–457

  7. Fly to Fort Wayne International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane plane CHS - FWA
    2. Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Goshen, INbus bus
    9h 17m
    $101–440

Charleston to Elkhart by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration27h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$179Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 729.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to South Bend (SBN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Charleston to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Charleston Amtrak Station and Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 26h 54m.

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