There are 7 ways to get from Elkhart to Salina by plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
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 Salina Municipal Airport
best- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Salina Municipal Airport (SLN)plane SBN - SLN
5h 34m$168–563Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Manhattan Regional Airport, drive
cheapest- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)plane ORD - MHK
- Drive from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Salinacar
7h 7m$105–426Train, bus
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Salinabus
15h 59m$237–449Bus
- Take the bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Salinabus
19h 43m$205–300Drive 755.1 mi
- Drive from Elkhart to Salinacar 755.1 mi
12h 56m$138–200Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Salina Municipal Airport
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Salina Municipal Airport (SLN)plane ORD - SLN
6h 39m$120–445Train, drive (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Newton Stationtrain
- Drive from Newton Station to Salinacar
16h 9m$244–502
South Bend (SBN) to Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elkhart to Salina is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 12h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Elkhart to Salina is to fly which takes 5h 34m and costs $160 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Elkhart station to Salina. However, there are services departing from Elkhart Amtrak Station and arriving at Salina via Chicago Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 43m.
The distance between Elkhart and Salina is 657 miles. The road distance is 759.5 miles.
The best way to get from Elkhart to Salina without a car is to train and bus which takes 15h 59m and costs $230 - $450.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Elkhart to Salina, including transfers.
Elkhart to Salina bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elkhart Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Elkhart to Salina is to fly which takes 5h 34m and costs $160 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $300 and takes 19h 43m.
Elkhart to Salina bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Salina is 1h behind Elkhart. It is currently 2:33 PM in Elkhart and 1:33 PM in Salina.
What companies run services between Elkhart, IN, USA and Salina, KS, USA?
United Airlines flies from South Bend (SBN) to Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Salina via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Salina in around 19h 43m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from South Bend to Salina Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from South Bend to Salina Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from South Bend to Salina Municipal Airport via Washington Dulles, Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Salina Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Manhattan Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
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 Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $140–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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 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 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 Newton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–420
- 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 Kansas City Bus Station to Salina
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Salina
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Salina
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–70
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $75–110
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Salina
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $100–140
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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Elkhart to Salina is 760 miles. It takes approximately 12h 56m to drive from Elkhart to Salina.
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