There are 6 ways to get from Missoula to Elkhart by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to South Bend
best- Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to South Bend (SBN)plane MSO - SBN
7h 42m$305–1,170Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MSO - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
9h$152–625Bus
- Take the bus from Missoula to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings, MT to Cheyenne, WYbus
- Take the bus from Cheyenne to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus
44h 3m$464–730Bus, train
- Take the bus from Missoula to Spokanebus
- Take the train from Spokane to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
45h 14m$683–1,443Drive 1,644.1 mi
- Drive from Missoula to Elkhartcar 1,644.1 mi
26h 48m$301–434Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MSO - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
10h 53m$185–728
Missoula International Airport (MSO) to South Bend (SBN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Missoula to Elkhart is to fly and train which costs $150 - $650 and takes 9h.
The fastest way to get from Missoula to Elkhart is to fly which takes 7h 42m and costs $300 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Missoula to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from Missoula and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Billings, MT, Cheyenne, Denver Union Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 3m.
The distance between Missoula and Elkhart is 1447 miles. The road distance is 1653.7 miles.
The best way to get from Missoula to Elkhart without a car is to bus which takes 44h 3m and costs $460 - $750.
It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Missoula to Elkhart, including transfers.
Missoula to Elkhart bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Missoula station.
The best way to get from Missoula to Elkhart is to fly which takes 7h 42m and costs $300 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $460 - $750 and takes 44h 3m.
Missoula to Elkhart bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Billings station.
Elkhart is 2h ahead of Missoula. It is currently 4:37 AM in Missoula and 6:37 AM in Elkhart.
What companies run services between Missoula, MT, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to South Bend (SBN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Missoula to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Billings, Billings, MT, Cheyenne, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 44h 3m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Missoula International Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Missoula International Airport to South Bend via Denver, Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,200
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–850
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Missoula International Airport to South Bend via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–1,400
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Spokane to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $600–1,300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Missoula to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $80–120
Bus from Missoula to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
- Phone
- +1-877-779-2999
- [email protected]
- Website
- expressarrow.com
Bus from Billings, MT to Cheyenne, WY
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $140–180
- Website
- https://expressarrow.com
Bus from Cheyenne to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- https://expressarrow.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Cheyenne to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–30
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–320
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Yes, the driving distance between Missoula to Elkhart is 1654 miles. It takes approximately 26h 48m to drive from Missoula to Elkhart.
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