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How to get fromRoanoke to Elkhartby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Roanoke to Elkhart by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to South Bend

    best
    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane ROA - SBN
    6h 8m
    $159–674

  2. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ROA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 24m
    $78–352

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Exit 118 - Park and Ridebus bus Swb
    2. Take the bus from Christiansburg to Wytheville Rural King Parking Lotbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Wytheville to Columbusbus bus
    4. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Goshen, INbus bus
    19h 28m
    $90–191

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Roanoke to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    21h 37m
    $215–519

  5. Drive  544.6 mi

    1. Drive from Roanoke to Elkhartcar car 544.6 mi
    10h 35m
    $100–144

  6. Bus via Washington (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0600
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to South Bend Transpobus bus Greyhound US0164
    23h 44m
    $133–219

Roanoke to Elkhart by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration21h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$215Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 478.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to South Bend (SBN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Elkhart Transit Center via Exit 118 - Park and Ride, Christiansburg, Wytheville Rural King Parking Lot, Wytheville, N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus, Goshen, IN, and Walmart Goshen in around 19h 28m.

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