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How to get fromNew Orleans to Elkhartby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from New Orleans to Elkhart by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to South Bend

    best
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane MSY - SBN
    7h
    $227–922

  2. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MSY - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 43m
    $137–570

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus bus
    21h 28m
    $186–349

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    22h 19m
    $335–680

  5. Drive 961.3 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Elkhartcar car 961.3 mi
    16h 27m
    $176–254

  6. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSY - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 12m
    $364–777

  7. Fly to Fort Wayne International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane plane MSY - FWA
    2. Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Goshen, INbus bus
    10h 35m
    $142–622

New Orleans to Elkhart by bus and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration21h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$186Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 869.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to South Bend (SBN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Memphis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 21h 28m.

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