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How to get fromJacksonville to Elkhartby taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Jacksonville to Elkhart by taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Jacksonville to Springfieldtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 49m
    $174–305

  2. Drive 302.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jacksonville to Elkhartcar car 302.4 mi
    5h 46m
    $56–80

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Jacksonville to Ymcataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus bus
    9h 5m
    $152–206

  4. Taxi to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Jacksonville to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SPI - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 52m
    $156–416

  5. Taxi, train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the taxi from Jacksonville to Springfieldtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus bus
    6h 49m
    $179–285

  6. Taxi to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, fly to South Bend

    1. Take the taxi from Jacksonville to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane SPI - SBN
    5h 30m
    $214–621

  7. Taxi, train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to South Bend

    1. Take the taxi from Jacksonville to Springfieldtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane ORD - SBN
    7h 35m
    $246–690

  8. Taxi, bus to Decatur Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Jacksonville to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centertaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DEC - ORD
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 44m
    $172–439

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 317.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Jacksonville, IL, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Jacksonville to Elkhart. However, you can take the taxi to Springfield, take the train to Chicago Union Station, then take the train to Elkhart Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Ymca, take the line 7 bus to Transfer Center Stop B, walk to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center, take the bus to Chicago Bus Station, walk to Chicago Union Station, then take the bus to Elkhart Amtrak Station.

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