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

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There are 11 ways to get from Los Angeles to Elkhart by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    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
    9h 10m
    $178–681

  2. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUR - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 13m
    $147–577

  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 / ...
    46h 12m
    $600–1,324

  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 2h
    $367–580

  5. Drive  2,100.7 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Elkhartcar car 2,100.7 mi
    33h 21m
    $384–554

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

    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
    9h 26m
    $155–438

  7. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ONT - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 55m
    $162–641

  8. Fly Long Beach Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGB - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 48m
    $226–924

  9. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SNA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 8m
    $227–503

  10. Fly Los Angeles International Airport 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
    12h 48m
    $219–548

  11. Fly Los Angeles International Airport 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
    12h 19m
    $227–672

Los Angeles to Elkhart by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration46h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$600Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,874.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 10m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

You can take a train from Los Angeles to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 46h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 2h.

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