What is the cheapest way to get from Elkhart to Fort Smith?

The cheapest way to get from Elkhart to Fort Smith is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 13h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Elkhart to Fort Smith?

The fastest way to get from Elkhart to Fort Smith is to fly which takes 5h 26m and costs $190 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Elkhart and Fort Smith?

No, there is no direct bus from Elkhart station to Fort Smith. However, there are services departing from Elkhart Amtrak Station and arriving at Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depot via Chicago Bus Station and Memphis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 51m.

How far is it from Elkhart to Fort Smith?

The distance between Elkhart and Fort Smith is 645 miles. The road distance is 760.9 miles.

How do I travel from Elkhart to Fort Smith without a car?

The best way to get from Elkhart to Fort Smith without a car is to train and bus which takes 17h 26m and costs $250 - $470.

How long does it take to get from Elkhart to Fort Smith?

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Elkhart to Fort Smith, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elkhart to Fort Smith bus from?

Elkhart to Fort Smith bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elkhart Amtrak Station.

Bus or fly from Elkhart to Fort Smith?

The best way to get from Elkhart to Fort Smith is to fly which takes 5h 26m and costs $190 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus via New South Memphis, which costs $180 - $330 and takes 19h 51m.

Where does the Elkhart to Fort Smith bus arrive?

Elkhart to Fort Smith bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

What is the time difference between Elkhart and Fort Smith?

Fort Smith is 1h behind Elkhart. It is currently 2:01 AM in Elkhart and 1:01 AM in Fort Smith.

Can I drive from Elkhart to Fort Smith?

Yes, the driving distance between Elkhart to Fort Smith is 761 miles. It takes approximately 13h 23m to drive from Elkhart to Fort Smith.

Where can I stay near Fort Smith?

There are 58+ hotels available in Fort Smith.

Elkhart to Fort Smith - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Elkhart to Fort Smith by plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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Fly to Fort Smith Municipal Airport
best
1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM)plane SBN - FSM
5h 26m
$195–728
Drive 756.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Elkhart to Fort Smithcar 756.5 mi
13h 23m
$139–200
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain
3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Fort Smithbus
17h 26m
$251–467
Bus via New South Memphis
1. Take the bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depotbus
19h 51m
$180–323
Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, bus
1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane SBN - XNA
2. Take the bus from Fayetteville to Fort Smithbus
7h 37m
$249–829
Bus
1. Take the bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Shell gas station - Texarkana, TXbus
3. Take the bus from Texarkana to Fort Smithbus
24h 45m
$225–405

South Bend (SBN) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) flights

21Weekly Planes

6h 31mAverage Duration

$132Cheapest Price

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Distance: 641.1 mi
Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Elkhart, IN, USA and Fort Smith, AR, USA?

American Airlines flies from South Bend (SBN) to Fort Smith Municipal Airport (FSM) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Fort Smith via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Memphis Bus Station, and Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depot in around 19h 51m.

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