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

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There are 7 ways to get from Sacramento to Elkhart by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly Sacramento International Airport to South Bend

    best
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane SMF - SBN
    7h 57m
    $307–1,173

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

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SMF - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 16m
    $154–483

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2d 1h
    $455–741

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    2d 5h
    $785–1,576

  5. Drive 2,128.2 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to Elkhartcar car 2,128.2 mi
    33h 10m
    $389–561

  6. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SMF - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 55m
    $187–726

  7. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane OAK - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h
    $218–738

Sacramento to Elkhart by bus and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$455Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,889.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 57m

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to South Bend (SBN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 1h.

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