There are 4 ways to get from Portage to Elkhart by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian / ...
8h 1m$74–164Drive 48.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portage to Elkhartcar 48.3 mi
1h 8m$9–13Bus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 38m$60–98Taxi
- Take the taxi from Portage to Elkharttaxi 48.3 mi
1h 8m$160–190
Portage to Elkhart by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portage to Elkhart is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 1h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Portage to Elkhart is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Portage to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from E Centre Ave & Lovers Ln and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Crossroads Mall at, Kalamazoo Bus Stop and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Portage to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
The distance between Portage and Elkhart is 254 miles. The road distance is 48.5 miles.
The best way to get from Portage to Elkhart without a car is to train which takes 8h 1m and costs $70 - $170.
It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Portage to Elkhart, including transfers.
Portage to Elkhart bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kalamazoo Bus Stop station.
Portage to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kalamazoo station.
The best way to get from Portage to Elkhart is to train which takes 8h 1m and costs $70 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $100 and takes 8h 38m.
What companies run services between Portage, MI, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from West Centre Avenue & Shaver Road to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Crossroads Mall at, Kalamazoo Transit Center, Kalamazoo, and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Centre Ave & Lovers Ln to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Crossroads Mall at, Kalamazoo Bus Stop, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 38m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- 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 Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Estimated price
- $160–190
Bronco Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 269-343-3000
The Taxi Guy
- Phone
- +1-269-355-4808
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More Questions & Answers
Portage to Elkhart bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Portage to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portage to Elkhart is 49 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Portage to Elkhart.
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