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How to get fromLos Angeles Airport (LAX) to Elkhartby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) 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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane LAX - SBN
    6h 50m
    $255–905

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 49m
    $138–445

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    47h 52m
    $688–1,578

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station 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
    2d 3h
    $368–693

  5. Drive 2,114.7 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Elkhartcar car 2,114.7 mi
    33h 45m
    $386–558

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LAX - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 35m
    $170–662

  7. Fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane LAX - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bendbus bus
    11h 21m
    $231–324

  8. Fly to Detroit, bus, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane LAX - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Dearborn to Toledobus bus
    3. Take the train from Toledo to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 50m
    $242–642

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Elkhart by bus, foot, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration47h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$688Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,838.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to South Bend (SBN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, and Chicago Union Station in around 47h 52m.

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