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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0135 / ...
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    7h 10m
    $66–137

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Fort Wayne, INbus bus Columbus-Chicago
    2. Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Goshen, INbus bus Columbus
    7h 49m
    $20–93

  3. Drive 181.6 mi

    1. Drive from Dayton to Elkhartcar car 181.6 mi
    4h 15m
    $34–48

  4. Fly to South Bend

    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane DAY - SBN
    6h
    $167–772

  5. Bus via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0135 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 15m
    $76–117

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

    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DAY - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 2m
    $84–407

Dayton to Elkhart by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 287.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 10m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Dayton (DAY) to South Bend (SBN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Northwest Hub, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, and Toledo in around 7h 15m.

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