There are 7 ways to get from Jacksonville to Elkhart by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Jacksonville to South Bend
best- Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to South Bend (SBN)plane JAX - SBN
6h 39m$177–723Fly Jacksonville to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane JAX - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 28m$100–418Bus
- Take the bus from Jacksonville to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Toledo to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus
24h 51m$191–372Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Jacksonville to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
34h 19m$392–903Drive 940.1 mi
- Drive from Jacksonville to Elkhartcar 940.1 mi
18h 35m$172–248Drive to Orlando Sanford, fly to South Bend
- Drive from Jacksonville to Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFBcar
- Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to South Bend (SBN)plane SFB - SBN
5h 18m$208–803Fly Jacksonville to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane JAX - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
8h$143–451
Jacksonville to Elkhart by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jacksonville to Elkhart is to drive which costs $170 - $250 and takes 18h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Jacksonville to Elkhart is to drive and fly which takes 5h 18m and costs $200 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Jacksonville to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from Jacksonville and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Charlotte Bus Station and Toledo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Jacksonville to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from Jacksonville and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 19m.
The distance between Jacksonville and Elkhart is 856 miles. The road distance is 945.6 miles.
The best way to get from Jacksonville to Elkhart without a car is to bus which takes 24h 51m and costs $190 - $380.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Jacksonville to Elkhart, including transfers.
Jacksonville to Elkhart bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Jacksonville station.
Jacksonville to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jacksonville station.
The best way to get from Jacksonville to Elkhart is to fly which takes 6h 39m and costs $170 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $380 and takes 24h 51m, you could also train, which costs $390 - $950 and takes 34h 19m.
What companies run services between Jacksonville, FL, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to South Bend (SBN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jacksonville to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Charlotte Bus Station and Toledo in around 24h 51m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Jacksonville to South Bend via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Jacksonville to South Bend via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Jacksonville to Chicago Midway International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Jacksonville to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Jacksonville to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $390–900
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Jacksonville to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Jacksonville to Elkhart bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Jacksonville to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Elkhart Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jacksonville to Elkhart is 946 miles. It takes approximately 18h 35m to drive from Jacksonville to Elkhart.
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