There are 5 ways to get from Minnesota to Elkhart by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to South Bend (SBN)plane MSP - SBN
3h 26m$157–722Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
11h 28m$90–160Train (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 43m$138–312Drive 512 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Elkhartcar 512 mi
8h 48m$94–135Bus 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
14h 55m$118–207
Minnesota to Elkhart by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minnesota to Elkhart is to bus which costs $90 - $160 and takes 11h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Minnesota to Elkhart is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs $150 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Minnesota station to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Minnesota 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 43m.
The distance between Minnesota and Elkhart is 439 miles. The road distance is 515 miles.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Elkhart without a car is to bus which takes 11h 28m and costs $90 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Minnesota to Elkhart, including transfers.
Minnesota to Elkhart bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
Minnesota to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Elkhart is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs $150 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $160 and takes 11h 28m, you could also train, which costs $130 - $320 and takes 11h 43m.
What companies run services between Minnesota, 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 Minneapolis Bus Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Bus Station and Chicago Union Station in around 11h 28m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
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
- $110–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Minnesota to Elkhart bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Elkhart is 1h ahead of Minnesota. It is currently 9:36 PM in Minnesota and 10:36 PM in Elkhart.
Minnesota to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minnesota to Elkhart is 515 miles. It takes approximately 8h 48m to drive from Minnesota to Elkhart.
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