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

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

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  1. Bus

    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
    7h 54m
    $63–196

  2. Drive  254.4 mi

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

  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 5m
    $177–300

  4. Fly from South Bend

    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane SBN - SDF
    5h 23m
    $149–671

  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 Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane MDW - SDF
    6h 37m
    $158–793

  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 Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane ORD - SDF
    6h 59m
    $131–566

Elkhart to Louisville by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration11h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$177Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 275.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 54m

What companies run services between Elkhart, IN, USA and Louisville, KY, USA?

You can take a bus from Franklin & 6th to Louisville, KY via South Street Station - South Bend and Indianapolis Union Station in around 7h 54m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from South Bend (SBN) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) hourly.

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