There are 4 ways to get from New Buffalo to Elkhart by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or taxi
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Bus, line 30 bus
best- Take the bus from Rolling Prairie, IN to South Bend, INbus Chicago
- Take the bus from South Street Station to Elkhart Transit Centerbus 30
2h 42m$48–90Drive 46.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from New Buffalo to Elkhartcar 46.3 mi
1h 2m$9–13Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from New Buffalo Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian / ...
4h 30m$50–110Taxi
- Take the taxi from New Buffalo to Elkharttaxi 46.3 mi
1h 2m$140–170
New Buffalo to Elkhart by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Buffalo to Elkhart is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 1h 2m.
The fastest way to get from New Buffalo to Elkhart is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from New Buffalo to Elkhart. However, there are services departing from Rolling Prairie, IN and arriving at Elkhart Transit Center via South Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from New Buffalo station to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from New Buffalo Station and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
The distance between New Buffalo and Elkhart is 53 miles. The road distance is 46.6 miles.
The best way to get from New Buffalo to Elkhart without a car is to bus and line 30 bus which takes 2h 42m and costs $45 - $90.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from New Buffalo to Elkhart, including transfers.
New Buffalo to Elkhart bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Rolling Prairie, IN station.
New Buffalo to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Buffalo Station.
The best way to get from New Buffalo to Elkhart is to bus and line 30 bus which takes 2h 42m and costs $45 - $90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 4h 30m.
What companies run services between New Buffalo, MI, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?
You can take a vehicle from New Buffalo to Elkhart Transit Center via Rolling Prairie, IN and South Street Station in around 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from New Buffalo Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 4h 30m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from New Buffalo Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- 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
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Rolling Prairie, IN to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–35
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Phone
- +1 574-674-8894
- [email protected]
- Website
- interurbantrolley.com
Bus from South Street Station to Elkhart Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- interurbantrolley.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Estimated price
- $140–170
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More Questions & Answers
New Buffalo to Elkhart bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at South Bend, IN station.
New Buffalo to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Buffalo to Elkhart is 47 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from New Buffalo to Elkhart.
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