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How to get fromLafayette to Elkhartby bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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There are 4 ways to get from Lafayette to Elkhart by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 9m
    $59–94

  2. Drive 113.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lafayette to Elkhartcar car 113.3 mi
    2h 36m
    $21–30

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    6h 13m
    $68–149

  4. Bus, line 30 bus

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Gary, INbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gary to South Bend, INbus bus
    3. Take the bus from South Street Station to Elkhart Transit Centerbus bus 30
    6h 9m
    $29–60

Lafayette to Elkhart by bus (Amtrak)

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration5h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 227.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Lafayette, IN, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 13m.

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