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

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There are 6 ways to get from Jefferson City to Elkhart by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to South Bend

    best
    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane COU - SBN
    4h 46m
    $222–667

  2. Drive 461.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jefferson City to Elkhartcar car 461.7 mi
    8h 35m
    $85–122

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    11h
    $162–333

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jefferson City to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus bus
    13h 46m
    $122–205

  5. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane COU - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 47m
    $154–422

  6. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    11h
    $167–318

Jefferson City to Elkhart by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration11hAverage Duration
Ticket$162Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 408.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Jefferson City, MO, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Allegiant Air fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to South Bend (SBN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Jefferson City Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 11h.

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