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

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

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  1. Fly from South Bend

    best
    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SBN - MCI
    6h 8m
    $178–768

  2. Drive 582.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elkhart to Kansas Citycar car 582.3 mi
    10h 13m
    $107–154

  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 Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    10h 39m
    $173–355

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    15h 5m
    $166–246

  5. 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 Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MDW - MCI
    7h 12m
    $148–723

  6. 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 Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ORD - MCI
    7h 32m
    $385–820

Elkhart to Kansas City by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration10h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$173Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 513.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Elkhart, IN, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to Kansas City (MCI) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Kansas City via Chicago Union Station in around 10h 39m.

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