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How to get fromElkhart to Los Angelesby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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There are 11 ways to get from Elkhart to Los Angeles by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MDW - LAX
    9h 16m
    $175–786

  2. 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 Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    46h 48m
    $733–1,565

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 1h
    $386–735

  4. Drive 2,101.9 mi

    1. Drive from Elkhart to Los Angelescar car 2,101.9 mi
    33h 22m
    $384–555

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORD - LAX
    9h 31m
    $222–463

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MDW - BUR
    10h 1m
    $264–983

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MDW - LGB
    10h 48m
    $224–829

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MDW - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    11h 10m
    $228–887

  9. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ORD - SNA
    12h 52m
    $237–510

  10. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MDW - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    12h 39m
    $280–1,013

  11. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ORD - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    12h 58m
    $227–810

Elkhart to Los Angeles by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration46h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$733Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,874.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 16m

What companies run services between Elkhart, IN, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Los Angeles via Chicago Union Station in around 46h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Los Angeles Union Station via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 1h.

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