There are 5 ways to get from Elkhart to Jackson by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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 Jackson Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 4m$94–134Drive 98 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elkhart to Jacksoncar 98 mi
2h 26m$18–26Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jackson Stationtrain Wolverine
7h 20m$97–206Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Toledotrain Floridian / ...
- Take the bus from Toledo to Jackson Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 5m$88–152Bus via Gary
- Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Gary, INbus Columbus / ...
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Jackson Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
8h 14m$37–74
Elkhart to Jackson by bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elkhart to Jackson is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Elkhart to Jackson is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Elkhart station to Jackson station. However, there are services departing from Elkhart Amtrak Station and arriving at Jackson Station via Toledo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Elkhart station to Jackson station. However, there are services departing from Elkhart Amtrak Station and arriving at Jackson Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
The distance between Elkhart and Jackson is 280 miles. The road distance is 98.5 miles.
The best way to get from Elkhart to Jackson without a car is to bus which takes 6h 4m and costs $90 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Elkhart to Jackson, including transfers.
Elkhart to Jackson bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elkhart Amtrak Station.
Elkhart to Jackson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elkhart Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Elkhart to Jackson is to bus which takes 6h 4m and costs $90 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $210 and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Elkhart, IN, USA and Jackson, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Jackson Station via Toledo in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Jackson Station via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 20m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Jackson Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Toledo to Jackson Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Toledo to Jackson Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from South Bend, IN to Gary, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from South Bend, IN to Gary, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Jackson Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from South Bend, IN to Gary, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–17
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Elkhart to Jackson bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Toledo station.
Elkhart to Jackson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elkhart to Jackson is 99 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Elkhart to Jackson.
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