There are 5 ways to get from Montrose to Elkhart by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Effingham to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0125
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 34m$91–141Drive 256.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Montrose to Elkhartcar 256.2 mi
5h 44m$47–68Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian / ...
6h 54m$115–239Drive, fly
- Drive from Montrose to Decatur Airport (DEC)car
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to South Bend (SBN)plane DEC - SBN
5h 18m$126–527Bus via Cicero
- Take the bus from Flying J Effingham to Chicagobus Querétaro
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 8m$120–245
Decatur Airport (DEC) to South Bend (SBN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Montrose to Elkhart is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Montrose to Elkhart is to drive and fly which takes 5h 18m and costs $120 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Montrose to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from Effingham and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Montrose station to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from Effingham Station and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
The distance between Montrose and Elkhart is 329 miles. The road distance is 257.7 miles.
The best way to get from Montrose to Elkhart without a car is to bus which takes 6h 34m and costs $90 - $150.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Montrose to Elkhart, including transfers.
Montrose to Elkhart bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Effingham station.
Montrose to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Effingham Station.
The best way to get from Montrose to Elkhart is to bus which takes 6h 34m and costs $90 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $240 and takes 6h 54m.
What companies run services between Montrose, Effingham County, IL, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Montrose to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Effingham, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Montrose to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Effingham Station and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 54m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- 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 Effingham to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
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
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Flying J Effingham to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–160
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adults 11-59
- $55–160
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More Questions & Answers
Montrose to Elkhart bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Elkhart is 1h ahead of Montrose. It is currently 2:31 PM in Montrose and 3:31 PM in Elkhart.
Montrose to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montrose to Elkhart is 258 miles. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Montrose to Elkhart.
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