There are 5 ways to get from Charlottesville to Elkhart by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), 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 Charlottesville (CHO) to South Bend (SBN)plane CHO - SBN
4h 29m$188–659Drive 578.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charlottesville to Elkhartcar 578.8 mi
12h 29m$106–153Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
18h 59m$257–513Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to South Bend Transpobus Greyhound US0164
21h 59m$115–217Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CHO - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 11m$115–399
Charlottesville to Elkhart by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlottesville to Elkhart is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 12h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Charlottesville to Elkhart is to fly which takes 4h 29m and costs $180 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Charlottesville station to Elkhart. However, there are services departing from Downtown Transit Station and arriving at Elkhart Transit Center via Charlottesville Union Station, Washington Union Station and South Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Charlottesville to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 59m.
The distance between Charlottesville and Elkhart is 514 miles. The road distance is 582.2 miles.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Elkhart without a car is to train which takes 18h 59m and costs $250 - $550.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Charlottesville to Elkhart, including transfers.
Charlottesville to Elkhart bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Charlottesville Union Station.
Charlottesville to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charlottesville station.
The best way to get from Charlottesville to Elkhart is to fly which takes 4h 29m and costs $180 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $250 - $550 and takes 18h 59m, you could also bus, which costs $110 - $220 and takes 21h 59m.
What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to South Bend (SBN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Charlottesville to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station in around 18h 59m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charlottesville to South Bend via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Charlottesville to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Charlottesville to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–290
Flights from Charlottesville to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charlottesville to South Bend via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Charlottesville to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–340
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Charlottesville to South Bend via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Charlottesville to South Bend via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Charlottesville to South Bend via New York La Guardia, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Charlottesville to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Charlottesville to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–440
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to South Bend Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Charlottesville to Elkhart bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Charlottesville to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlottesville to Elkhart is 582 miles. It takes approximately 12h 29m to drive from Charlottesville to Elkhart.
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