There are 6 ways to get from Petoskey to Elkhart by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Pellston (PLN) to South Bend (SBN)plane PLN - SBN
4h 41m$203–701Drive 285.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Petoskey to Elkhartcar 285.3 mi
5h 8m$53–76Bus, train
- Take the bus from Petoskey to East Lansingbus
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
12h 29m$126–267Bus via Lansing
- Take the bus from Petoskey to East Lansingbus
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus
12h 29m$140–227Bus, train via Grand Rapids
- Take the bus from Petoskey to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
14h 1m$116–247Bus
- Take the bus from Petoskey, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Gary to South Bend, INbus
14h 23m$78–148
Pellston (PLN) to South Bend (SBN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Petoskey to Elkhart is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Petoskey to Elkhart is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $200 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Petoskey to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from Petoskey and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via East Lansing Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 29m.
The distance between Petoskey and Elkhart is 318 miles. The road distance is 287 miles.
The best way to get from Petoskey to Elkhart without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 29m and costs $120 - $270.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Petoskey to Elkhart, including transfers.
Petoskey to Elkhart bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Petoskey station.
The best way to get from Petoskey to Elkhart is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs $200 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Lansing, which costs $140 - $230 and takes 12h 29m.
Petoskey to Elkhart bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at East Lansing station.
Yes, the driving distance between Petoskey to Elkhart is 287 miles. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Petoskey to Elkhart.
What companies run services between Petoskey, MI, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?
United Airlines and Delta fly from Pellston (PLN) to South Bend (SBN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Petoskey to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Petoskey, East Lansing, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 12h 29m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Pellston to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Petoskey to East Lansing
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Petoskey to East Lansing
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Petoskey to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Petoskey, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Indian Trails
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