There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Elkhart by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Fly
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to South Bend (SBN)plane MSP - SBN
3h 35m$154–674Drive 508.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Elkhartcar 508.4 mi
8h 43m$93–134Train (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 48m$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 22m$97–172Bus via Madison
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus
- 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
15h 4m$123–212
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Elkhart by tram and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Elkhart is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Elkhart is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs $150 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis–Saint Paul station to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from Marshall & Otis Station and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Saint Paul Union Depot and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis–Saint Paul station to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from Raymond Ave Station and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via St. Paul-Minneapolis and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 48m.
The distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Elkhart is 437 miles. The road distance is 511.4 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Elkhart without a car is to train which takes 11h 48m and costs $160 - $350.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Elkhart, including transfers.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Elkhart bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Saint Paul Union Depot station.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Elkhart is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs $150 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $350 and takes 11h 48m, you could also bus, which costs $95 - $180 and takes 12h 22m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, 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 vehicle from Raymond Ave Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Union Depot Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 11h 48m.
- 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
- 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
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
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $70–100
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- [email protected]
- Website
- Badger Bus
Bus from Minneapolis to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $60–80
- 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–Saint Paul to Elkhart bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Elkhart is 511 miles. It takes approximately 8h 43m to drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Elkhart.
There are 224+ hotels available in Elkhart.