There are 5 ways to get from Erie to Elkhart by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Erie Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
6h 27m$110–220Drive 338 mi
cheapest- Drive from Erie to Elkhartcar 338 mi
5h 49m$62–90Bus
- Take the bus from Erie to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Toledo to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus
7h 46m$84–137Fly to South Bend
- Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to South Bend (SBN)plane ERI - SBN
7h 29m$147–622Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ERI - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 20m$74–332
Erie to Elkhart by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Erie to Elkhart is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Erie to Elkhart is to drive which takes 5h 49m and costs $60 - $90.
No, there is no direct bus from Erie to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from Erie and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Cleveland Bus Station and Toledo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Erie Station station and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 27m.
The distance between Erie and Elkhart is 336 miles. The road distance is 340 miles.
The best way to get from Erie to Elkhart without a car is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs $110 - $220.
The train from Erie Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station takes 6h 27m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Erie to Elkhart bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Erie station.
Erie to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Erie Station.
The best way to get from Erie to Elkhart is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs $110 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $140 and takes 7h 46m, you could also fly, which costs $140 - $650 and takes 7h 29m.
What companies run services between Erie, PA, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Erie Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $110–220 and the journey takes 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Erie to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Cleveland Bus Station and Toledo in around 7h 46m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Erie International Airport to South Bend via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Erie International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Erie International Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Erie International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Erie Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- 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 Erie to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–30
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Toledo to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Erie to Elkhart bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Erie to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Elkhart Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Erie to Elkhart is 340 miles. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Erie to Elkhart.
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