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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane DSM - SBN
    4h 27m
    $203–891

  2. Drive 419.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to Elkhartcar car 419.2 mi
    7h 20m
    $77–111

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 3m
    $89–155

  4. Bus, train via Galesburg

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines 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
    11h 14m
    $113–242

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    10h 3m
    $84–170

Des Moines to Elkhart by bus and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration10h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 404.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to South Bend (SBN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Bus Station and Chicago Union Station in around 10h 3m.

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