There are 4 ways to get from Rensselaer to Elkhart by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, 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.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Rensselaer Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian / ...
5h 9m$53–118Bus, line 30 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rensselaer Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Gary to South Bend, INbus
- Take the bus from South Street Station to Elkhart Transit Centerbus 30
5h 34m$19–35Bus
- Take the bus from Rensselaer Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0120S
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 28m$49–76Drive 104.5 mi
- Drive from Rensselaer to Elkhartcar 104.5 mi
2h 22m$20–28
Rensselaer to Elkhart by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rensselaer to Elkhart is to bus and line 30 bus which costs $19 - $35 and takes 5h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Rensselaer to Elkhart is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Rensselaer to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from Rensselaer Bus Stop and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Rensselaer station to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from Rensselaer Station and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
The distance between Rensselaer and Elkhart is 174 miles. The road distance is 105.1 miles.
The best way to get from Rensselaer to Elkhart without a car is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs $50 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Rensselaer to Elkhart, including transfers.
Rensselaer to Elkhart bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Rensselaer Bus Stop station.
Rensselaer to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rensselaer Station.
The best way to get from Rensselaer to Elkhart is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs $50 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 5h 28m.
What companies run services between Rensselaer, IN, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?
You can take a train from Rensselaer Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rensselaer Bus Stop to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Bus Station and Chicago Union Station in around 5h 28m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Rensselaer Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- 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 Rensselaer Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–27
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Rensselaer Bus Stop to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- 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
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Gary to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gary to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 574-674-8894
- [email protected]
- Website
- Interurban Trolley
Bus from South Street Station to Elkhart Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Interurban Trolley
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More Questions & Answers
Rensselaer to Elkhart bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Elkhart is 1h ahead of Rensselaer. It is currently 2:50 PM in Rensselaer and 3:50 PM in Elkhart.
Rensselaer to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rensselaer to Elkhart is 105 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Rensselaer to Elkhart.
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