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How to get fromFort Madison to Elkhartby train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, bus, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Fort Madison to Elkhart by train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, bus, or taxi

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Fort Madison to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    7h 9m
    $78–187

  2. Drive  322.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fort Madison to Elkhartcar car 322.7 mi
    6h 26m
    $59–86

  3. Train, fly to South Bend

    1. Take the train from Fort Madison to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane ORD - SBN
    7h 56m
    $159–565

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fort Madison to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 9m
    $78–162

  5. Train, taxi to Quad City International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Fort Madison to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to SouthPark Mall Sheltertaxi taxi
    3. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MLI - ORD
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 36m
    $193–472

Fort Madison to Elkhart by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration7h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 318.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 9m

What companies run services between Fort Madison, IA, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

You can take a train from Fort Madison to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 9m.

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