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

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There are 7 ways to get from Council Bluffs to Elkhart by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to South Bend

    best
    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane OMA - SBN
    7h
    $168–723

  2. Drive 546.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Council Bluffs to Elkhartcar car 546.8 mi
    9h 26m
    $100–145

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Omaha to Chicagobus bus Btw 1202
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    12h 46m
    $106–221

  4. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane OMA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 42m
    $103–461

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

    1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane OMA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 14m
    $475–778

  6. Bus, train via Galesburg

    1. Take the bus from Omaha to Galesburgbus bus
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    14h 46m

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Davenportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Davenport to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus bus
    14h 57m
    $107–201

Council Bluffs to Elkhart by bus, foot, and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration12h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 523.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h

What companies run services between Council Bluffs, IA, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Omaha (OMA) to South Bend (SBN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broadway & 16th NW to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Farnam St & 18th NE, Omaha, NE, Davenport, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 14h 57m.

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