There are 4 ways to get from Elkhart to Portage by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 30 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Franklin & 6th to South Street Stationbus 30
- Take the bus from South Bend Transpo to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
3h 20m$40–59Drive 71.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elkhart to Portagecar 71.8 mi
1h 17m$14–19Train
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunestrain Ssl / ...
4h 1m$59–98Line 50 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Elkhart Transit Center to Walmart Goshenbus 50
- Take the bus from Goshen, IN to Gary, INbus Columbus
4h 36m$31–72
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elkhart to Portage is to drive which costs $13 - $19 and takes 1h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Elkhart to Portage is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs $13 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Elkhart to Portage station. However, there are services departing from Franklin & 6th and arriving at Gary Bus Station via South Bend Transpo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Elkhart station to Portage. However, there are services departing from Elkhart Amtrak Station and arriving at Portage/Ogden Dunes via Van Buren St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
The distance between Elkhart and Portage is 89 miles. The road distance is 72.2 miles.
The best way to get from Elkhart to Portage without a car is to line 30 bus and bus which takes 3h 20m and costs $40 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Elkhart to Portage, including transfers.
Elkhart to Portage bus services, operated by Interurban Trolley, depart from Franklin & 6th station.
Elkhart to Portage train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elkhart Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Elkhart to Portage is to line 30 bus and bus which takes 3h 20m and costs $40 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $100 and takes 4h 1m.
What companies run services between Elkhart, IN, USA and Portage, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Franklin & 6th to Portage via South Street Station, South Bend Transpo, and Gary Bus Station in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Portage via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, Van Buren St., and Portage/Ogden Dunes in around 4h 1m.
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
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- South Shore Line
Train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–9
- Schedules at
- South Shore Line
- Adults 14-64
- $8–9
- Phone
- +1 574-674-8894
- [email protected]
- Website
- Interurban Trolley
Bus from Franklin & 6th to South Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Interurban Trolley
Bus from Elkhart Transit Center to Walmart Goshen
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Interurban Trolley
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from South Bend Transpo to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from South Bend Transpo to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Goshen, IN to Gary, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–45
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from South Bend Transpo to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Elkhart to Portage bus services, operated by Interurban Trolley, arrive at South Street Station.
Portage is 1h behind Elkhart. It is currently 3:31 AM in Elkhart and 2:31 AM in Portage.
Elkhart to Portage train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elkhart to Portage is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Elkhart to Portage.
There are 99+ hotels available in Portage.