There are 8 ways to get from Cincinnati to Elkhart by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, plane, bus, train, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Toledo
best- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Toledo to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus
7h 36m$82–134Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Fort Wayne, INbus
- Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Goshen, INbus
8h 9m$27–105Drive 214.9 mi
- Drive from Cincinnati to Elkhartcar 214.9 mi
5h 22m$40–57Fly to South Bend
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to South Bend (SBN)plane CVG - SBN
5h 37m$156–722Bus, train
- Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
- Take the train from Toledo to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 37m$72–149Bus #2
- Take the bus from Greyhound Station Cincinnati to Fort Wayne, INbus Cincinnati
- Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Goshen, INbus Columbus
10h 39m$32–141Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane CVG - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 28m$86–434Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CVG - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 54m$78–382
Cincinnati to Elkhart by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cincinnati to Elkhart is to bus which costs $26 - $110 and takes 8h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Cincinnati to Elkhart is to drive which takes 5h 22m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Cincinnati to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from Cincinnati and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Dayton Trotwood Bus Station and Toledo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
The distance between Cincinnati and Elkhart is 350 miles. The road distance is 216.2 miles.
The best way to get from Cincinnati to Elkhart without a car is to bus via Toledo which takes 7h 36m and costs $80 - $140.
It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Cincinnati to Elkhart, including transfers.
Cincinnati to Elkhart bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Cincinnati station.
The best way to get from Cincinnati to Elkhart is to bus via Toledo which takes 7h 36m and costs $80 - $140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $150 - $750 and takes 5h 37m.
Cincinnati to Elkhart bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Dayton Trotwood Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cincinnati to Elkhart is 216 miles. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Cincinnati to Elkhart.
What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Cincinnati to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Dayton Trotwood Bus Station and Toledo in around 7h 36m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to South Bend (SBN) hourly.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Covington to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Covington to South Bend via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Covington to South Bend via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Covington to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Covington to South Bend via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Covington to South Bend via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Covington to South Bend via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Toledo to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- 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
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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Toledo to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Fort Wayne, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–50
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Goshen, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Greyhound Station Cincinnati to Fort Wayne, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–70
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Goshen, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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