There are 5 ways to get from Glen Ellyn to Elkhart by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Glen Ellyn to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian / ...
3h 47m$63–93Drive 125.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Glen Ellyn to Elkhartcar 125.8 mi
2h 37m$23–33Train, bus
- Take the train from Glen Ellyn to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 47mTrain, fly
- Take the train from Glen Ellyn to Chicago OTCtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN)plane ORD - SBN
4h 22m$92–310Train, bus, line 30 bus
- Take the train from Glen Ellyn to Chicago OTCtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago to South Bendbus
- Take the bus from South Street Station to Elkhart Transit Centerbus 30
5h 43m$23–34
Glen Ellyn to Elkhart by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Glen Ellyn to Elkhart is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Glen Ellyn to Elkhart is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from Glen Ellyn to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from Glen Ellyn and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between Glen Ellyn and Elkhart is 124 miles. The road distance is 126.6 miles.
The best way to get from Glen Ellyn to Elkhart without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs $60 - $95.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Glen Ellyn to Elkhart, including transfers.
Glen Ellyn to Elkhart train services, operated by Metra, depart from Glen Ellyn station.
Elkhart is 1h ahead of Glen Ellyn. It is currently 12:06 AM in Glen Ellyn and 1:06 AM in Elkhart.
Glen Ellyn to Elkhart train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Glen Ellyn to Elkhart is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Glen Ellyn to Elkhart.
What companies run services between Glen Ellyn, IL, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?
You can take a train from Glen Ellyn to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 3h 47m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Glen Ellyn to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Glen Ellyn to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Glen Ellyn to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Glen Ellyn to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Chicago to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 574-674-8894
- [email protected]
- Website
- Interurban Trolley
Bus from South Street Station to Elkhart Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Interurban Trolley
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