There are 4 ways to get from Rochester to Elkhart by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Rochester (ROC) to South Bend (SBN)plane ROC - SBN
4h 46m$182–740Drive 494.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rochester to Elkhartcar 494.4 mi
8h 32m$91–131Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Rochester to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
9h 14m$160–320Bus
- Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Toledo to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus
10h 56m$109–184
Rochester to Elkhart by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to Elkhart is to drive which costs $90 - $130 and takes 8h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to Elkhart is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs $180 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from Rochester Bus Stop and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Cleveland Bus Station and Toledo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rochester and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 14m.
The distance between Rochester and Elkhart is 477 miles. The road distance is 497.3 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to Elkhart without a car is to train which takes 9h 14m and costs $160 - $320.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Rochester to Elkhart, including transfers.
Rochester to Elkhart bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Rochester Bus Stop station.
Rochester to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Rochester station.
The best way to get from Rochester to Elkhart is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs $180 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $320 and takes 9h 14m, you could also bus, which costs $100 - $190 and takes 10h 56m.
What companies run services between Rochester, NY, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Rochester (ROC) to South Bend (SBN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Rochester to Elkhart Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $160–320 and the journey takes 9h 14m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Rochester to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Rochester to South Bend via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Tuesday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $150–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Rochester to South Bend via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Rochester to South Bend via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Rochester to South Bend via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Rochester to South Bend via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Rochester to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $160–320
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–30
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Toledo to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Rochester to Elkhart bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Rochester to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Elkhart Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to Elkhart is 497 miles. It takes approximately 8h 32m to drive from Rochester to Elkhart.
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