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How to get fromIndependence to Elkhartby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Independence to Elkhart by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane CVG - SBN
    4h 26m
    $192–764

  2. Drive 229.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Independence to Elkhartcar car 229.1 mi
    5h 39m
    $42–61

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus bus
    8h
    $114–176

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the train from Toledo to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 1m
    $109–196

  5. Line 8 bus, line 20 bus, bus, line 50 bus

    1. Take the bus from S Loop at Hospice Center to 4th at Walnutbus bus 8
    2. Take the bus from Government Square Area B to Forest Park Park & Ridebus bus 20 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Forest Park Park & Ride to Miami Station Cbus bus R3
    4. Take the bus from Miami University Oxford, OH to Fort Wayne, INbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Goshen, INbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Walmart Goshen to Elkhart Transit Centerbus bus 50
    14h 19m
    $56–140

Covington (CVG) to South Bend (SBN) flights

Calendar90Weekly Planes
Duration4h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 235.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Independence, KY, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to South Bend (SBN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Independence to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Cincinnati, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, and Toledo in around 8h.

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