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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Des Plaines to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    3h 32m
    $37–73

  2. Bus, line 30 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus bus Chicago
    2. Take the bus from South Street Station to Elkhart Transit Centerbus bus 30
    5h 28m
    $22–36

  3. Line 56 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Jeffersonbus bus 56
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 47m
    $40–61

  4. Drive 122.1 mi

    1. Drive from Des Plaines to Elkhartcar car 122.1 mi
    2h 32m
    $23–33

  5. Fly

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane ORD - SBN
    2h 41m
    $105–460

Des Plaines to Elkhart by train and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration3h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 117.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Des Plaines, IL, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

You can take a train from Des Plaines to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Busse Hwy & Mason Ln to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Jefferson Park Transit Center, Washington & Jefferson, and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 47m.

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