There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Elkhart by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Amtrak)
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Fly to South Bend
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to South Bend (SBN)plane MSP - SBN
2h 5m$153–639Drive 510.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Elkhartcar 510.5 mi
8h 49m$94–135Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian / ...
11h 46m$162–342Bus
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
12h 20m$97–172Fly to Fort Wayne International Airport, bus, line 50 bus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane MSP - FWA
- Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Goshen, INbus
- Take the bus from Walmart Goshen to Benham & Dr MLKbus
5h 39m$101–468Bus via Madison
- Take the bus from Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus
14h 40m$118–192
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Elkhart by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Elkhart is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Elkhart is to fly which takes 2h 5m and costs $150 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) station to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Saint Paul Union Depot and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 46m.
The distance between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) and Elkhart is 431 miles. The road distance is 513.5 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Elkhart without a car is to train which takes 11h 46m and costs $160 - $350.
It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Elkhart, including transfers.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Elkhart bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Saint Paul Union Depot station.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Elkhart is to fly which takes 2h 5m and costs $150 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $350 and takes 11h 46m, you could also bus, which costs $95 - $180 and takes 12h 20m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis Airport (MSP), USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?
Delta and United Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to South Bend (SBN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Union Depot & Wacouta Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 11h 46m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to South Bend via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–440
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Goshen, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 574-674-8894
- [email protected]
- Website
- Interurban Trolley
Bus from Walmart Goshen to Benham & Dr MLK
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Interurban Trolley
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- [email protected]
- Website
- Badger Bus
Bus from Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- Badger Bus
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $26–60
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Elkhart bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Elkhart is 1h ahead of Minneapolis Airport (MSP). It is currently 3:53 AM in Minneapolis Airport (MSP) and 4:53 AM in Elkhart.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Elkhart is 514 miles. It takes approximately 8h 49m to drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Elkhart.
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