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

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There are 8 ways to get from Elkhart to Kentucky by bus (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus via Indianapolis

    best
    1. Take the bus from South Street Station - South Bend to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus South Bend
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    8h 24m
    $63–106

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Goshen, IN to Fort Wayne, INbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Greyhound Station Cincinnatibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Greyhound Station Cincinnati to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 49m
    $41–156

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    11h 35m
    $115–240

  4. Drive 254.4 mi

    1. Drive from Elkhart to Louisvillecar car 254.4 mi
    5h 10m
    $47–68

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

    1. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Covington (CVG)plane plane ORD - CVG
    6h 36m
    $102–502

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Covington

    1. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Covington (CVG)plane plane MDW - CVG
    6h 13m
    $120–625

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane MDW - SDF
    6h 38m
    $114–626

  8. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane ORD - SDF
    7h 6m
    $96–473

Elkhart to Kentucky by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration11h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 275.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Franklin & 6th to Louisville, KY via South Street Station - South Bend and Indianapolis Union Station in around 8h 24m.

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