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How to get fromRockdale to Elkhartby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Rockdale to Elkhart by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    5h 3m
    $43–97

  2. Drive 116.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rockdale to Elkhartcar car 116.4 mi
    2h 22m
    $22–31

  3. Train, bus, line 30 bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus bus
    3. Take the bus from South Street Station to Elkhart Transit Centerbus bus 30
    7h 3m
    $24–39

  4. Train via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    5h 5m
    $40–82

  5. Line 832 bus, line 379 bus, line 315 bus, line 126 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Pace Transit Center Bay M to Herion Way at Wheelerbus bus 832
    2. Take the bus from Herion Way at Wheeler to Midway CTA Stationbus bus 379
    3. Take the bus from Midway CTA Station to Austin/Jacksonbus bus 315
    4. Take the bus from Jackson & Austin Terminal to Jackson & Clintonbus bus 126
    5. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus bus
    7h 52m
    $46–66

Rockdale to Elkhart by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration5h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 140.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

What companies run services between Rockdale, IL, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Midland/Otis to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Pace Transit Center Bay F, Joliet Gateway Center, and Chicago Union Station in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Midland/Otis to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Pace Transit Center Bay F, Pace Transit Center Bay M, Herion Way at Wheeler, Midway CTA Station, Austin/Jackson, Jackson & Austin Terminal, Jackson & Clinton, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 52m.

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