There are 5 ways to get from Elko to South Bend by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to South Bend
best- Fly from Elko Regional Airport (EKO) to South Bend (SBN)plane EKO - SBN
11h 33m$203–878Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Elko Regional Airport (EKO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane EKO - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain
9h 2m$123–488Bus
- Take the bus from Elko to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus
39h 16m$304–476Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Elko Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain California Zephyr
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
42h 24m$478–1,132Drive 1,693.8 mi
- Drive from Elko to South Bendcar 1,693.8 mi
26h 18m$310–447
Elko to South Bend by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elko to South Bend is to fly and train which costs $120 - $490 and takes 9h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Elko to South Bend is to fly and train which takes 9h 2m and costs $120 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Elko to South Bend. However, there are services departing from Elko and arriving at South Bend, IN via Denver Union Station and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Elko station to South Bend station. However, there are services departing from Elko Amtrak Station and arriving at South Bend Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 24m.
The distance between Elko and South Bend is 1539 miles. The road distance is 1703.7 miles.
The best way to get from Elko to South Bend without a car is to bus which takes 39h 16m and costs $300 - $480.
It takes approximately 11h 33m to get from Elko to South Bend, including transfers.
Elko to South Bend bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Elko station.
Elko to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elko Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Elko to South Bend is to fly which takes 11h 33m and costs $200 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $300 - $480 and takes 39h 16m, you could also train, which costs $470 - $1,200 and takes 42h 24m.
What companies run services between Elko, NV, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?
Delta and United Airlines fly from Elko Regional Airport (EKO) to South Bend (SBN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Elko to South Bend, IN via Elko, Denver Union Station, and Chicago in around 39h 16m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Elko Regional Airport to South Bend via Salt Lake City, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Elko Regional Airport to South Bend via Salt Lake City, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Elko Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $90–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Elko Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $450–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Elko to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–250
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Elko to South Bend bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
South Bend is 3h ahead of Elko. It is currently 1:58 AM in Elko and 4:58 AM in South Bend.
Elko to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elko to South Bend is 1704 miles. It takes approximately 26h 18m to drive from Elko to South Bend.
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