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How to get fromColumbus to Elkhartby taxi, bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Columbus to Elkhart by taxi, bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Columbus to Indianapolis Union Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bendbus bus South Bend
    5h 45m
    $143–182

  2. Drive 187.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbus to Elkhartcar car 187.6 mi
    3h 58m
    $35–50

  3. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the taxi from Columbus to Indianapolistaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 38m
    $192–321

  4. Taxi, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Columbus to Indianapolis-Airport-INDtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane IND - SBN
    5h 3m
    $258–766

  5. Taxi, bus via Greenwood

    1. Take the taxi from Columbus to County Line Rd at Greenwood Park Malltaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bendbus bus South Bend
    7h 35m
    $127–163

Indianapolis (IND) to South Bend (SBN) flights

Calendar102Weekly Planes
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 202.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Columbus, IN, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Columbus to Elkhart. However, you can take the taxi to Indianapolis Union Station, take the bus to South Street Station - South Bend, then take the line 30 bus to Franklin & Oakland. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Indianapolis, take the train to Chicago Union Station, then take the train to Elkhart Amtrak Station.

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