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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    12h 37m
    $187–374

  2. Bus, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MCI - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 33m
    $111–515

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop 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
    16h 28m
    $130–227

  4. Drive 616.8 mi

    1. Drive from Lawrence to Elkhartcar car 616.8 mi
    10h 54m
    $113–163

  5. Bus, fly to South Bend

    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane MCI - SBN
    7h 46m
    $191–832

  6. Bus, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MCI - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 59m
    $388–832

Lawrence to Elkhart by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration12h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$187Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 574.4 mi
  • Duration: 12h 37m

What companies run services between Lawrence, KS, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

You can take a train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 12h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Elkhart Amtrak Station via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 16h 28m.

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