There are 7 ways to get from Elkhart to Pensacola by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
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 Pensacola International Airport
best- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS)plane SBN - PNS
6h 42m$115–380Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Pensacola International Airport
cheapest- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS)plane ORD - PNS
7h 56m$77–330Bus
- Take the bus from Goshen, IN to Fort Wayne, INbus
- Take the bus from Ft Wayne Citilink Central Station to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus
- Take the bus from Montgomery to Mobilebus
- Take the bus from Loxley to Pensacolabus
25h 20m$228–382Train, bus
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain
- Take the bus from Gulfport to Pensacolabus
28h 6m$321–765Drive 868.7 mi
- Drive from Elkhart to Pensacolacar 868.7 mi
15h 23m$159–229Fly South Bend to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, taxi
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)plane SBN - VPS
- Take the taxi from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Pensacolataxi
5h 58m$258–638Bus via Atlanta
- Take the bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Toledobus
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to La Grange Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from La Grange Bus Station to Mobilebus
- Take the bus from Loxley to Pensacolabus
26h 23m$256–382
South Bend (SBN) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elkhart to Pensacola is to train and fly which costs $75 - $330 and takes 7h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Elkhart to Pensacola is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 58m and costs $250 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Elkhart to Pensacola. However, there are services departing from Elkhart Transit Center and arriving at Pensacola via Goshen, IN, Ft Wayne Citilink Central Station, Montgomery and Loxley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 20m.
The distance between Elkhart and Pensacola is 805 miles. The road distance is 873.8 miles.
The best way to get from Elkhart to Pensacola without a car is to bus which takes 25h 20m and costs $220 - $390.
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Elkhart to Pensacola, including transfers.
Elkhart to Pensacola bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Goshen, IN station.
The best way to get from Elkhart to Pensacola is to fly which takes 6h 42m and costs $110 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $220 - $390 and takes 25h 20m.
Elkhart to Pensacola bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Fort Wayne, IN station.
Pensacola is 1h behind Elkhart. It is currently 3:38 PM in Elkhart and 2:38 PM in Pensacola.
What companies run services between Elkhart, IN, USA and Pensacola, FL, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to Pensacola International Airport (PNS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elkhart Transit Center to Pensacola via Walmart Goshen, Goshen, IN, Ft Wayne Citilink Central Station, Montgomery Intermodal Center, Montgomery, and Loxley in around 25h 20m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from South Bend to Pensacola International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from South Bend to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Flights from South Bend to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Pensacola International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–270
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
- $230–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- 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
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Goshen, IN to Fort Wayne, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
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Yes, the driving distance between Elkhart to Pensacola is 874 miles. It takes approximately 15h 23m to drive from Elkhart to Pensacola.
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