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How to get fromElkhart to Indianapolisby bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Elkhart to Indianapolis by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train

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  1. Line 30 bus, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Franklin & 6th to South Street Stationbus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from South Street Station - South Bend to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus South Bend
    4h 59m
    $41–61

  2. Drive 142.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elkhart to Indianapoliscar car 142.5 mi
    3h 16m
    $26–38

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    8h 10m
    $93–195

  4. Fly from South Bend

    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane SBN - IND
    5h 6m
    $145–620

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane ORD - IND
    6h 33m
    $457–1,372

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane MDW - IND
    6h 15m
    $105–565

Elkhart to Indianapolis by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration8h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 160.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Elkhart, IN, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Franklin & 6th to Indianapolis Union Station via South Street Station - South Bend in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 10m.

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