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How to get fromJoliet to Elkhartby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Joliet to Elkhart by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    4h 10m
    $61–92

  2. Train, bus, line 30 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bendbus bus
    3. Take the bus from South Street Station to Elkhart Transit Centerbus bus 30
    6h 4m
    $21–32

  3. Drive  115.4 mi

    1. Drive from Joliet to Elkhartcar car 115.4 mi
    2h 21m
    $22–31

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane ORD - SBN
    4h 34m
    $93–322

  5. Line 379 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Herion Way at Wheeler to Midway CTA Stationbus bus 379
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 38m

Joliet to Elkhart by train and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration4h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 140.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

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

You can take a train from Joliet to Elkhart Amtrak Station via LaSalle Street and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joliet Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Herion Way at Wheeler, Midway CTA Station, Austin/Jackson, Jackson & Austin Terminal, Jackson & Clinton, and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 38m.

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