There are 6 ways to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Elkhart by plane, bus (Amtrak), bus, train, rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)plane DTW - SBN
1h 37m$126–572Drive 152.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Elkhartcar 152.9 mi
3h 15m$28–41Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Dearborn to Toledobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Toledo to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 2m$70–107Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Dearborn to Toledobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Toledo to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian / ...
6h 3m$65–127Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Detroit-DTW to Elkhart152.9 mi
3h 15mLine 261 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Larned & Griswoldbus 261
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Toledo to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus
6h 21m$52–112
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Elkhart by bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Elkhart is to drive which costs $27 - $45 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Elkhart is to fly which takes 1h 37m and costs $120 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Dearborn and Toledo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
The distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Elkhart is 175 miles. The road distance is 153.7 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Elkhart without a car is to bus which takes 6h 2m and costs $70 - $110.
It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Elkhart, including transfers.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Elkhart bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dearborn station.
The best way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Elkhart is to fly which takes 1h 37m and costs $120 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 2m.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Elkhart bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Toledo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) to Elkhart is 154 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Elkhart.
What companies run services between Detroit Airport (DTW), USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?
Delta flies from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Dearborn and Toledo in around 6h 2m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Toledo to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Dearborn to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Toledo to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Dearborn to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Toledo to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 866-962-5515
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
Bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Larned & Griswold
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Reduced Fare
- $1
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Detroit-DTW to Elkhart
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- On demand
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