There are 4 ways to get from Elkhart to Lake Station by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 30 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Franklin & 6th to South Street Stationbus 30
- Take the bus from South Bend Transpo to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
3h 15m$32–45Drive 69.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elkhart to Lake Stationcar 69.9 mi
1h 28m$12–18Train
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Millertrain Lakeshore / ...
3h 46m$77–114Line 30 bus, bus via Merrillville
- Take the bus from Franklin & 6th to South Street Stationbus 30
- Take the bus from South Bend to Merrillvillebus Bsb 25
3h 29m$42–86
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elkhart to Lake Station is to drive which costs $11 - $18 and takes 1h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Elkhart to Lake Station is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs $11 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Elkhart to Lake Station station. However, there are services departing from Franklin & 6th and arriving at Gary Bus Station via South Bend Transpo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Elkhart station to Lake Station. However, there are services departing from Elkhart Amtrak Station and arriving at Miller via LaSalle/Van Buren and Van Buren St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between Elkhart and Lake Station is 86 miles. The road distance is 70.3 miles.
The best way to get from Elkhart to Lake Station without a car is to line 30 bus and bus which takes 3h 15m and costs $30 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Elkhart to Lake Station, including transfers.
Elkhart to Lake Station bus services, operated by Interurban Trolley, depart from Franklin & 6th station.
Elkhart to Lake Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elkhart Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Elkhart to Lake Station is to line 30 bus and bus which takes 3h 15m and costs $30 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $120 and takes 3h 46m.
What companies run services between Elkhart, IN, USA and Lake Station, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Franklin & 6th to Lake Station via South Street Station, South Bend Transpo, and Gary Bus Station in around 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Lake Station via Chicago Union Station, LaSalle/Van Buren, Harold Washington Library, Van Buren St., and Miller in around 3h 46m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $55–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to Miller
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Van Buren St. to Miller
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
- Phone
- +1 574-674-8894
- [email protected]
- Website
- Interurban Trolley
Bus from Franklin & 6th to South Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Interurban Trolley
Bus from Franklin & 6th to South Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Interurban Trolley
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from South Bend Transpo to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from South Bend Transpo to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from South Bend to Merrillville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from South Bend Transpo to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Elkhart to Lake Station bus services, operated by Interurban Trolley, arrive at South Street Station.
Lake Station is 1h behind Elkhart. It is currently 5:45 AM in Elkhart and 4:45 AM in Lake Station.
Elkhart to Lake Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elkhart to Lake Station is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Elkhart to Lake Station.
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