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

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There are 6 ways to get from New Orleans to Elkhart by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or train

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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
    6h 30m
    $167–672

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

    cheapest
    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 9m
    $147–535

  3. 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
    $571–876

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus bus
    24h 43m

  5. Drive  961.3 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Elkhartcar car 961.3 mi
    16h 26m
    $170–246

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    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 39m
    $169–742

New Orleans to Elkhart by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration22h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$571Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 869.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

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

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to South Bend (SBN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 22h 19m.

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