There are 4 ways to get from Elkhart to East Lansing by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), 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.
Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Toledobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 9mDrive 121.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elkhart to East Lansingcar 121.7 mi
2h 43m$21–29Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
7h 32m$167–266Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Toledotrain Floridian / ...
- Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 10m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elkhart to East Lansing is to drive which costs $20 - $29 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Elkhart to East Lansing is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $20 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Elkhart station to East Lansing. However, there are services departing from Elkhart Amtrak Station and arriving at EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd via Toledo and NBD Harrison past Service. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Elkhart station to East Lansing station. However, there are services departing from Elkhart Amtrak Station and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
The distance between Elkhart and East Lansing is 317 miles. The road distance is 122.4 miles.
The best way to get from Elkhart to East Lansing without a car is to bus which takes 7h 9m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Elkhart to East Lansing, including transfers.
Elkhart to East Lansing bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elkhart Amtrak Station.
Elkhart to East Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elkhart Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Elkhart to East Lansing is to bus which takes 7h 9m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $270 and takes 7h 32m.
What companies run services between Elkhart, IN, USA and East Lansing, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd via Toledo, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and NBD Harrison past Service in around 7h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to EBD Michigan past Harrison Rd via Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and NBD Harrison past Service in around 7h 32m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $55–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Elkhart to East Lansing bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Toledo station.
Elkhart to East Lansing train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elkhart to East Lansing is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Elkhart to East Lansing.
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