There are 4 ways to get from Elkhart to Valparaiso by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)
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
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Valparaisobus
4h 39m$13–25Drive 63.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elkhart to Valparaisocar 63.5 mi
1h 34m$12–17Train
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain Ssl / ...
5h 22m$45–84Bus
- Take the bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from 350 S. Clark Street to 260 Brownbus ChicaGO Dash
4h 46m$39–60
Elkhart to Valparaiso by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elkhart to Valparaiso is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Elkhart to Valparaiso is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from Elkhart to Valparaiso. However, there are services departing from Franklin & 6th and arriving at Valparaiso via South Bend Transpo and Gary Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Elkhart station to Valparaiso. However, there are services departing from Elkhart Amtrak Station and arriving at Gary Metro Center via Van Buren St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Elkhart and Valparaiso is 99 miles. The road distance is 63.9 miles.
The best way to get from Elkhart to Valparaiso without a car is to line 30 bus and bus which takes 4h 39m and costs $13 - $25.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Elkhart to Valparaiso, including transfers.
Elkhart to Valparaiso bus services, operated by Interurban Trolley, depart from Franklin & 6th station.
Elkhart to Valparaiso train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elkhart Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Elkhart to Valparaiso is to line 30 bus and bus which takes 4h 39m and costs $13 - $25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $85 and takes 5h 22m.
What companies run services between Elkhart, IN, USA and Valparaiso, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Franklin & 6th to Valparaiso via South Street Station, South Bend Transpo, and Gary Bus Station in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Valparaiso via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Franklin, Jackson & Dearborn, Van Buren St., Gary Metro Center, and Gary Bus Station in around 5h 22m.
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 Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- South Shore Line
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
- 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
- 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
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Valparaiso
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- 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
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 219-462-1161
- Website
- ci.valparaiso.in.us
Bus from 350 S. Clark Street to 260 Brown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–9
- Schedules at
- ci.valparaiso.in.us
- V-Line and Transit Connect fares
- $1
- ChicaGO Dash fares
- $8
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More Questions & Answers
Elkhart to Valparaiso bus services, operated by Interurban Trolley, arrive at South Street Station.
Valparaiso is 1h behind Elkhart. It is currently 7:57 PM in Elkhart and 6:57 PM in Valparaiso.
Elkhart to Valparaiso train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elkhart to Valparaiso is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Elkhart to Valparaiso.
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