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

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There are 5 ways to get from Columbia to Elkhart by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly to South Bend

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    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane CAE - SBN
    6h 6m
    $296–1,372

  2. Drive 700.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbia to Elkhartcar car 700.8 mi
    14h 32m
    $128–185

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Camden to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Toledo to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus bus
    22h 29m
    $176–314

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    27h 7m
    $380–800

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

    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CAE - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 39m
    $164–826

Columbia to Elkhart by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration27h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$380Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 632.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 6m

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

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Columbia (CAE) to South Bend (SBN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sumter Laurel South to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Broad Marley North, Columbia, SC, Camden, Charlotte Bus Station, and Toledo in around 22h 29m.

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