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How to get fromElkhart to New Orleansby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Elkhart to New Orleans by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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  1. Fly from South Bend

    best
    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane SBN - MSY
    6h 22m
    $169–671

  2. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane ORD - MSY
    7h 54m
    $151–556

  3. 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 New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train City of New Orleans
    22h 58m
    $555–885

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    23h

  5. Drive  958.8 mi

    1. Drive from Elkhart to New Orleanscar car 958.8 mi
    16h 34m
    $175–253

  6. 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 Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane MDW - MSY
    7h 40m
    $198–843

Elkhart to New Orleans by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration22h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$555Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 869.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Elkhart, IN, USA and New Orleans, LA, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines 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.

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