There are 5 ways to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Elkhart by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to South Bend (SBN)plane IND - SBN
3h 56m$139–613Drive 157.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Elkhartcar 157.5 mi
3h 32m$29–42Bus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bendbus South Bend
6h 16m$51–79Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian / ...
9h 9m$100–218Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Indianapolis-IND to Elkhart157.5 mi
3h 32m
Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Elkhart by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Elkhart is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Elkhart is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Elkhart. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis Airport and arriving at Franklin & Oakland via Indianapolis Union Station and South Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.
The distance between Indianapolis Airport (IND) and Elkhart is 157 miles. The road distance is 158.4 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Elkhart without a car is to bus which takes 6h 16m and costs $50 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Elkhart, including transfers.
Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Elkhart bus services, operated by Miller Transportation, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Elkhart is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs $130 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $80 and takes 6h 16m, you could also train, which costs $100 - $220 and takes 9h 9m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis Airport (IND), USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Indianapolis (IND) to South Bend (SBN) hourly. Alternatively, Miller Transportation operates a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bend once daily. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
- 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
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- Miller Transportation
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Miller Transportation
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Indianapolis-IND to Elkhart
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Elkhart bus services, operated by Miller Transportation, arrive at South Street Station - South Bend.
Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Elkhart is 158 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Elkhart.
There are 224+ hotels available in Elkhart.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Indianapolis Airport (IND) and Elkhart. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.