Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Elkhart

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Nashville
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bendbus bus South Bend
    8h 16m
    $64–195

  2. Drive  257.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Louisville to Elkhartcar car 257.1 mi
    5h 2m
    $47–68

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY 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
    11h 9m
    $100–254

  4. Fly to South Bend

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane SDF - SBN
    5h 51m
    $157–723

  5. 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 24m
    $91–478

  6. 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 50m
    $79–411

Louisville to Elkhart by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration11h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Louisville to Elkhart.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 273.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Franklin & Oakland via Indianapolis Union Station and South Street Station in around 8h 16m. Alternatively, Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to South Bend (SBN) hourly.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There