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There are 6 ways to get from Columbus to Elkhart by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Toledobus bus Columbus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    6h 12m
    $61–129

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Goshen, INbus bus Columbus
    6h 34m
    $22–60

  3. Drive 219.6 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to Elkhartcar car 219.6 mi
    4h 35m
    $41–58

  4. Fly to South Bend

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane CMH - SBN
    5h 42m
    $152–673

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CMH - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 42m
    $92–461

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

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMH - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 3m
    $584–978

Columbus to Elkhart by bus and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration6h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 270.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 12m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to South Bend (SBN) hourly. Alternatively, Barons Bus operates a bus from Columbus - Mound St to Goshen, IN once daily. Tickets cost $20–60 and the journey takes 5h.

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