There are 7 ways to get from Roanoke to Elkhart by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to South Bend
best- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to South Bend (SBN)plane ROA - SBN
6h 9m$154–624Drive 544.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Roanoke to Elkhartcar 544.6 mi
10h 35m$100–144Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Roanoke to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
21h 37m$494–790Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to South Bend Transpobus Greyhound US0164
23h 44m$140–221Fly Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ROA - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 24m$109–377Train to Lynchburg Regional Airport, fly to South Bend
- Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain
- Fly from Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) to South Bend (SBN)plane LYH - SBN
8h 51m$186–666Bus, train
- Take the bus from Salem VDOT Park & Ride to Washington Union Stationbus Highlands Rhythm
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
22h 57m$407–654
Roanoke to Elkhart by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to Elkhart is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 10h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke to Elkhart is to fly which takes 6h 9m and costs $150 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Roanoke to Elkhart. However, there are services departing from Roanoke Bus Stop and arriving at Elkhart Transit Center via Washington Union Station and South Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Roanoke to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from Roanoke and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 37m.
The distance between Roanoke and Elkhart is 482 miles. The road distance is 547.8 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Elkhart without a car is to train which takes 21h 37m and costs $490 - $800.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Roanoke to Elkhart, including transfers.
Roanoke to Elkhart bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Roanoke Bus Stop station.
Roanoke to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Roanoke station.
The best way to get from Roanoke to Elkhart is to fly which takes 6h 9m and costs $150 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $490 - $800 and takes 21h 37m, you could also bus, which costs $140 - $230 and takes 23h 44m.
What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to South Bend (SBN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roanoke to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station in around 21h 37m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to South Bend via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Lynchburg Regional Airport to South Bend via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Lynchburg Regional Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to South Bend via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Roanoke to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $370–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Roanoke to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $370–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to South Bend Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Salem VDOT Park & Ride to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
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Booking & Getting There
Roanoke to Elkhart bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Roanoke to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to Elkhart is 548 miles. It takes approximately 10h 35m to drive from Roanoke to Elkhart.
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