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

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There are 7 ways to get from Louisville to Elkhart by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus via Indianapolis

    best
    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bendbus bus South Bend
    7h 51m
    $64–195

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Ft Wayne Citilink Central Stationbus bus Greyhound US0112
    2. Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Goshen, INbus bus Columbus / ...
    8h 29m
    $43–109

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 44m
    $99–224

  4. Drive  257.1 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville to Elkhartcar car 257.1 mi
    5h 3m
    $47–68

  5. Fly to South Bend

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane SDF - SBN
    5h 30m
    $157–723

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SDF - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 23m
    $88–461

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

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SDF - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 53m
    $80–408

Louisville to Elkhart by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration10h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 273.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 51m

What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Louisville Bus Station to Franklin & Oakland via Indianapolis Union Station and South Street Station in around 7h 51m. Alternatively, Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to South Bend (SBN) hourly.

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