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

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

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  1. Fly to South Bend

    best
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane MCI - SBN
    6h 11m
    $185–820

  2. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MCI - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 56m
    $105–508

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    10h 30m
    $172–354

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus bus
    13h 8m
    $172–247

  5. Drive 578.2 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Elkhartcar car 578.2 mi
    10h 17m
    $106–153

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

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MCI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 22m
    $382–825

Kansas City to Elkhart by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration10h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$172Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 512.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 11m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to South Bend (SBN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kansas City to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 10h 30m.

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