There are 7 ways to get from Elkhart to Louisiana by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly South Bend to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
best- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane SBN - MSY
5h 22m$168–668Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
cheapest- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane MDW - MSY
6h 26m$146–762Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain City of New Orleans
22h 58m$244–607Bus
- Take the bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
23h$165–286Drive 958.8 mi
- Drive from Elkhart to New Orleanscar 958.8 mi
16h 34m$175–253Fly South Bend to Lafayette Regional Airport
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane SBN - LFT
5h 56m$164–551Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane ORD - MSY
6h 38m$359–765
Elkhart to Louisiana by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elkhart to Louisiana is to bus which costs $160 - $290 and takes 23h.
The fastest way to get from Elkhart to Louisiana is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs $160 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Elkhart station to Louisiana station. However, there are services departing from Elkhart Amtrak Station and arriving at New Orleans Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station and Memphis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h.
No, there is no direct train from Elkhart station to Louisiana. However, there are services departing from Elkhart Amtrak Station and arriving at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 58m.
The distance between Elkhart and Louisiana is 862 miles. The road distance is 964.4 miles.
The best way to get from Elkhart to Louisiana without a car is to train which takes 22h 58m and costs $240 - $650.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Elkhart to Louisiana, including transfers.
Elkhart to Louisiana bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elkhart Amtrak Station.
Elkhart to Louisiana train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elkhart Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Elkhart to Louisiana is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs $160 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $240 - $650 and takes 22h 58m, you could also bus, which costs $160 - $290 and takes 23h.
What companies run services between Elkhart, IN, USA and Louisiana, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from South Bend (SBN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via Chicago Union Station in around 22h 58m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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
- $24–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Elkhart to Louisiana bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Louisiana is 1h behind Elkhart. It is currently 2:51 PM in Elkhart and 1:51 PM in Louisiana.
Elkhart to Louisiana train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elkhart to Louisiana is 964 miles. It takes approximately 16h 34m to drive from Elkhart to Louisiana.
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