There are 6 ways to get from Grand Forks to Elkhart by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Grand Forks International Airport
best- Fly from Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) to South Bend (SBN)plane GFK - SBN
6h 24m$181–689Drive 822.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Grand Forks to Elkhartcar 822.7 mi
13h 51m$151–217Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Forks to Fargobus
- Take the bus from Fargo to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus
19h 8m$189–315Bus, train
- Take the bus from Grand Forks to Fargobus
- Take the bus from Fargo to Detroit Lakesbus
- Take the train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
19h 57m$282–555Taxi to Hector International Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Grand Forks to Fargo-Airport-FARtaxi
- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to South Bend (SBN)plane FAR - SBN
5h 26m$386–1,236Bus via Brainerd
- Take the bus from Grand Forks to Brainerdbus
- Take the bus from Brainerd to St. Cloudbus
- Take the bus from Saint Cloud to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus
22h 28m$196–312
Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) to South Bend (SBN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Forks to Elkhart is to drive which costs $150 - $220 and takes 13h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Forks to Elkhart is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 26m and costs $380 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Forks to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from Grand Forks and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Fargo, Minneapolis Bus Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 8m.
The distance between Grand Forks and Elkhart is 715 miles. The road distance is 827.5 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Forks to Elkhart without a car is to bus which takes 19h 8m and costs $180 - $320.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Grand Forks to Elkhart, including transfers.
Grand Forks to Elkhart bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Grand Forks station.
The best way to get from Grand Forks to Elkhart is to fly which takes 6h 24m and costs $180 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $320 and takes 19h 8m.
Grand Forks to Elkhart bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Fargo station.
Elkhart is 1h ahead of Grand Forks. It is currently 3:28 PM in Grand Forks and 4:28 PM in Elkhart.
What companies run services between Grand Forks, ND, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?
Delta flies from Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) to South Bend (SBN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Forks to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Fargo, Minneapolis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 19h 8m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Grand Forks International Airport to South Bend via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Grand Forks International Airport to South Bend via Minneapolis, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Hector International Airport to South Bend via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $200–410
- 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
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Grand Forks to Fargo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $28–40
Bus from Fargo to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–90
Bus from Grand Forks to Fargo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $28–40
Bus from Fargo to Detroit Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $23–35
Bus from Grand Forks to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
Bus from Brainerd to St. Cloud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $25–40
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Saint Cloud to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Schedules at
- flixbus.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
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
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Forks to Elkhart is 828 miles. It takes approximately 13h 51m to drive from Grand Forks to Elkhart.
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