There are 4 ways to get from Fort Lauderdale to Elkhart by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), 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
best- Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to South Bend (SBN)plane FLL - SBN
5h 1m$207–773Bus
- Take the bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus
32h 8m$245–454Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
43h 46m$600–1,300Drive 1,267.9 mi
- Drive from Fort Lauderdale to Elkhartcar 1,267.9 mi
22h 55m$232–335
Fort Lauderdale to Elkhart by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Elkhart is to drive which costs $230 - $340 and takes 22h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Elkhart is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs $200 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort Lauderdale to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Atlanta Bus Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 8m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station station and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 43h 46m.
The distance between Fort Lauderdale and Elkhart is 1166 miles. The road distance is 1275.3 miles.
The best way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Elkhart without a car is to bus which takes 32h 8m and costs $240 - $460.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Fort Lauderdale to Elkhart, including transfers.
Fort Lauderdale to Elkhart bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride station.
Fort Lauderdale to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Fort Lauderdale to Elkhart is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs $200 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $460 and takes 32h 8m, you could also train, which costs $600 - $1,300 and takes 43h 46m.
What companies run services between Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?
Allegiant Air, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to South Bend (SBN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 32h 8m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to South Bend via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to South Bend via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to South Bend via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $600–1,300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–180
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–200
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–190
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–210
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Fort Lauderdale to Elkhart bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Fort Lauderdale to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Elkhart Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort Lauderdale to Elkhart is 1275 miles. It takes approximately 22h 55m to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Elkhart.
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