There are 5 ways to get from Indiana University Bloomington to Elkhart by bus, train, car, shuttle, plane, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Bloomington, IN to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Evansville
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bendbus South Bend
7h 20m$61–91Drive 193.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indiana University Bloomington to Elkhartcar 193.6 mi
4h 14m$36–51Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bloomington, IN to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
10h 13m$110–230Shuttle, fly
- Take a shuttle bus from 7th St and Woodlawn Ave at the Indiana Memorial Union to Indianapolis Airport
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to South Bend (SBN)plane IND - SBN
6h 49m$168–653Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2515 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 18m$73–114
Indiana University Bloomington to Elkhart by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indiana University Bloomington to Elkhart is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Indiana University Bloomington to Elkhart is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Indiana University Bloomington to Elkhart. However, there are services departing from Bloomington, IN and arriving at Franklin & Oakland via Indianapolis Union Station and South Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
The distance between Indiana University Bloomington and Elkhart is 212 miles. The road distance is 194.7 miles.
The best way to get from Indiana University Bloomington to Elkhart without a car is to bus which takes 7h 20m and costs $60 - $95.
It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Indiana University Bloomington to Elkhart, including transfers.
Indiana University Bloomington to Elkhart bus services, operated by Miller Transportation, depart from Bloomington, IN station.
Indiana University Bloomington to Elkhart bus services, operated by Miller Transportation, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indiana University Bloomington to Elkhart is 195 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Indiana University Bloomington to Elkhart.
There are 229+ hotels available in Elkhart.
What companies run services between Indiana University Bloomington, IN, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Indiana University Bloomington to Franklin & Oakland via Bloomington, IN, Indianapolis Union Station, and South Street Station in around 7h 20m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to South Bend via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Indianapolis to South Bend via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Indianapolis to South Bend via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Indianapolis to South Bend via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to South Bend via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- 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
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- ridewithmiller.com
Bus from Bloomington, IN to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–30
- Website
- https://ridewithmiller.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://ridewithmiller.com
Bus from Bloomington, IN to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–30
- Website
- https://ridewithmiller.com
- Phone
- +1 800-589-6004
- [email protected]
- Website
- goexpresstravel.com
Shuttle from 7th St and Woodlawn Ave at the Indiana Memorial Union to Indianapolis Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $33
- Schedules at
- goexpresstravel.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- 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
- $35–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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