There are 6 ways to get from Elkhart to Carbondale by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from South Bend
best- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane SBN - MWA
4h 46m$143–478Drive 401.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elkhart to Carbondalecar 401.6 mi
7h$74–106Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain Saluki / ...
8h 46m$113–290Bus
- Take the bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus
12h 20m$84–145Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane ORD - MWA
6h 5m$143–328Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain Saluki / ...
8h 46m$110–255
Elkhart to Carbondale by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elkhart to Carbondale is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h.
The fastest way to get from Elkhart to Carbondale is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs $140 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Elkhart station to Carbondale. However, there are services departing from Elkhart Amtrak Station and arriving at Carbondale via Chicago Bus Station and St. Louis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Elkhart station to Carbondale. However, there are services departing from Elkhart Amtrak Station and arriving at Carbondale via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.
The distance between Elkhart and Carbondale is 340 miles. The road distance is 403.9 miles.
The best way to get from Elkhart to Carbondale without a car is to train which takes 8h 46m and costs $110 - $290.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Elkhart to Carbondale, including transfers.
Elkhart to Carbondale bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elkhart Amtrak Station.
Elkhart to Carbondale train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elkhart Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Elkhart to Carbondale is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs $140 - $480. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $290 and takes 8h 46m, you could also bus, which costs $80 - $150 and takes 12h 20m.
What companies run services between Elkhart, IN, USA and Carbondale, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Carbondale via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 46m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from South Bend to Williamson County Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
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
- $27–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–220
- 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
- $25–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from St. Louis to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $25–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St. Louis to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Elkhart to Carbondale bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Carbondale is 1h behind Elkhart. It is currently 2:42 AM in Elkhart and 1:42 AM in Carbondale.
Elkhart to Carbondale train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elkhart to Carbondale is 404 miles. It takes approximately 7h to drive from Elkhart to Carbondale.
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