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

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

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  1. Fly to South Bend

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    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane COU - SBN
    4h 39m
    $190–626

  2. Drive 453.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbia to Elkhartcar car 453.9 mi
    8h 28m
    $83–120

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Columbia to Jefferson City Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 33m
    $273–485

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbia 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
    13h 38m
    $108–179

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

    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane COU - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 39m
    $127–391

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 19m
    $138–304

Columbia to Elkhart by bus and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration13h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 401.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Columbia, MO, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Allegiant Air fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to South Bend (SBN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbia to Elkhart Amtrak Station via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 13h 38m.

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