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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Elkhartby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 4 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Elkhart by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    6h 57m
    $87–180

  2. Drive 100.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Elkhartcar car 100.5 mi
    1h 55m
    $19–27

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 57m
    $101–146

  4. Bus via South Street Station

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2552
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Bend Transpobus bus Greyhound US0164 / ...
    8h 19m
    $65–97

Grand Rapids to Elkhart by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration6h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 276.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

You can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 57m.

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