There are 5 ways to get from Elkhart to Minneapolis by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Fly
best- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane SBN - MSP
2h 46m$145–570Drive 512.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elkhart to Minneapoliscar 512.2 mi
8h 49m$94–135Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
11h 37m$165–338Bus
- Take the bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150 / ...
11h 45m$102–181Bus via Madison
- Take the bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
- Take the bus from Madison to UMN - Minneapolisbus
13h 49m$132–206
Elkhart to Minneapolis by train and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elkhart to Minneapolis is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Elkhart to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 2h 46m and costs $140 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Elkhart station to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Elkhart Amtrak Station and arriving at Minneapolis Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Elkhart station to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Elkhart Amtrak Station and arriving at Government Plaza Station via Chicago Union Station and Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 37m.
The distance between Elkhart and Minneapolis is 439 miles. The road distance is 515.2 miles.
The best way to get from Elkhart to Minneapolis without a car is to train which takes 11h 37m and costs $160 - $340.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Elkhart to Minneapolis, including transfers.
Elkhart to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elkhart Amtrak Station.
Elkhart to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elkhart Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Elkhart to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 2h 46m and costs $140 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $340 and takes 11h 37m, you could also bus, which costs $100 - $190 and takes 11h 45m.
What companies run services between Elkhart, IN, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?
Delta and United Airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Government Plaza Station via Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot Station in around 11h 37m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from South Bend to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from South Bend to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $25–55
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Madison to UMN - Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $70–100
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More Questions & Answers
Elkhart to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Minneapolis is 1h behind Elkhart. It is currently 7:23 AM in Elkhart and 6:23 AM in Minneapolis.
Elkhart to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elkhart to Minneapolis is 515 miles. It takes approximately 8h 49m to drive from Elkhart to Minneapolis.
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