There are 7 ways to get from Rhode Island to Elkhart by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to South Bend
best- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to South Bend (SBN)plane PVD - SBN
6h 42m$167–727Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PVD - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 58m$95–422Train
- Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Boston to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
21h 27m$248–1,106Bus
- Take the bus from Providence to New Yorkbus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newark Penn Stationbus 108
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to South Bend Transpobus
21h 56m$148–288Drive 854.6 mi
- Drive from Providence to Elkhartcar 854.6 mi
14h 40m$156–226Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PVD - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 37m$108–485Bus via Toledo
- Take the bus from Providence to New Yorkbus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toledo Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Toledo to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus
24h 6m$170–322
Rhode Island to Elkhart by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rhode Island to Elkhart is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 14h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Rhode Island to Elkhart is to fly which takes 6h 42m and costs $160 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Rhode Island to Elkhart. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Elkhart Transit Center via Port Authority Bus Terminal, Newark Penn Station and South Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Rhode Island to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 27m.
The distance between Rhode Island and Elkhart is 799 miles. The road distance is 859.6 miles.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Elkhart without a car is to train which takes 21h 27m and costs $240 - $1,200.
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Rhode Island to Elkhart, including transfers.
Rhode Island to Elkhart bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence station.
Rhode Island to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Elkhart is to fly which takes 6h 42m and costs $160 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $240 - $1,200 and takes 21h 27m, you could also bus, which costs $140 - $290 and takes 21h 56m.
What companies run services between Rhode Island, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to South Bend (SBN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Providence to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Boston in around 21h 27m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–25
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–550
- 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 Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Providence to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Providence to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Rhode Island to Elkhart bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Rhode Island to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rhode Island to Elkhart is 860 miles. It takes approximately 14h 40m to drive from Rhode Island to Elkhart.
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