There are 8 ways to get from Elkhart to Houston by plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus (Amtrak), or train (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 South Bend to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
best- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane SBN - IAH
6h 27m$170–672Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport
cheapest- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane MDW - HOU
7h 26m$144–619Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Longviewtrain
- Take the bus from Longview to Houstonbus
27h 41m$317–699Bus via New South Memphis
- 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 Downtown Houstonbus
28h 10m$217–375Drive 1,144.9 mi
- Drive from Elkhart to Houstoncar 1,144.9 mi
19h 35m$209–302Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane ORD - IAH
8h 10m$161–448Bus
- Take the bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Austinbus
- Take the bus from Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Houston, TX - Houston Airline Drbus
29h 45m$311–360Train (Amtrak)
- 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 train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain
33h 16m$372–829
Elkhart to Houston by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elkhart to Houston is to train and fly which costs $160 - $450 and takes 8h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Elkhart to Houston is to fly which takes 6h 27m and costs $170 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Elkhart station to Houston. However, there are services departing from Elkhart Amtrak Station and arriving at Downtown Houston via Chicago Bus Station and Memphis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Elkhart station to Houston. However, there are services departing from Elkhart Amtrak Station and arriving at Houston via Chicago Union Station and New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 16m.
The distance between Elkhart and Houston is 1001 miles. The road distance is 1151.6 miles.
The best way to get from Elkhart to Houston without a car is to train and bus which takes 27h 41m and costs $310 - $700.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Elkhart to Houston, including transfers.
Elkhart to Houston bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elkhart Amtrak Station.
Elkhart to Houston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elkhart Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Elkhart to Houston is to fly which takes 6h 27m and costs $170 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via New South Memphis, which costs $210 - $380 and takes 28h 10m, you could also train, which costs $370 - $850 and takes 33h 16m.
What companies run services between Elkhart, IN, USA and Houston, TX, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from South Bend (SBN) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Downtown Houston via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Memphis Bus Station in around 28h 10m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from South Bend to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from South Bend to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–450
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
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Longview
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 50m
- 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
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $95–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Longview to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Elkhart to Houston bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Houston is 1h behind Elkhart. It is currently 9:01 PM in Elkhart and 8:01 PM in Houston.
Elkhart to Houston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elkhart to Houston is 1152 miles. It takes approximately 19h 35m to drive from Elkhart to Houston.
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