There are 7 ways to get from Elkhart to Baton Rouge by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly South Bend to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport
best- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)plane SBN - BTR
7h 28m$148–528Bus
- Take the bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus
24h 40m$174–305Train, bus
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus
25h 18m$267–628Drive 971.9 mi
- Drive from Elkhart to Baton Rougecar 971.9 mi
16h 30m$178–257Fly South Bend to Lafayette Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane SBN - LFT
- Take the bus from Lafayette Transit System to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus
7h 55m$172–565Fly South Bend to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, bus
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane SBN - MSY
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus
9h 7m$183–693Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane MDW - MSY
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus
10h 11m$162–788
Elkhart to Baton Rouge by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elkhart to Baton Rouge is to drive which costs $170 - $260 and takes 16h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Elkhart to Baton Rouge is to fly which takes 7h 28m and costs $140 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Elkhart station to Baton Rouge station. However, there are services departing from Elkhart Amtrak Station and arriving at Baton Rouge Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station and Memphis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 40m.
The distance between Elkhart and Baton Rouge is 850 miles. The road distance is 977.6 miles.
The best way to get from Elkhart to Baton Rouge without a car is to bus which takes 24h 40m and costs $170 - $310.
It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Elkhart to Baton Rouge, including transfers.
Elkhart to Baton Rouge bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elkhart Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Elkhart to Baton Rouge is to fly which takes 7h 28m and costs $140 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $310 and takes 24h 40m.
Elkhart to Baton Rouge bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Baton Rouge is 1h behind Elkhart. It is currently 8:18 PM in Elkhart and 7:18 PM in Baton Rouge.
What companies run services between Elkhart, IN, USA and Baton Rouge, LA, USA?
Delta and American Airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Baton Rouge Bus Station via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Memphis Bus Station in around 24h 40m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from South Bend to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from South Bend to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from South Bend to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 53m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from South Bend to Lafayette Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from South Bend to Lafayette Regional Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from South Bend to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from South Bend to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Elkhart to Baton Rouge is 978 miles. It takes approximately 16h 30m to drive from Elkhart to Baton Rouge.
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