There are 5 ways to get from Saint Paul to Elkhart by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)
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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to South Bend (SBN)plane MSP - SBN
3h 27m$152–722Drive 502.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Saint Paul to Elkhartcar 502.9 mi
8h 36m$92–133Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian / ...
10h 21m$282–432Bus
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
10h 53mBus via Madison
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus
15h 15m
Saint Paul to Elkhart by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saint Paul to Elkhart is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Paul to Elkhart is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs $150 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Paul to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from Saint Paul Union Depot and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Saint Paul to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.
The distance between Saint Paul and Elkhart is 439 miles. The road distance is 505.8 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Elkhart without a car is to train which takes 10h 21m and costs $280 - $440.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Saint Paul to Elkhart, including transfers.
Saint Paul to Elkhart bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Saint Paul Union Depot station.
Saint Paul to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Elkhart is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs $150 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $280 - $440 and takes 10h 21m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 10h 53m.
What companies run services between Saint Paul, MN, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?
Delta and United Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to South Bend (SBN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 10h 21m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $220–350
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $70–100
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- [email protected]
- Website
- Badger Bus
Bus from Minneapolis to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $60–80
- Website
- Badger Bus
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $26–60
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Booking & Getting There
Saint Paul to Elkhart bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Elkhart is 1h ahead of Saint Paul. It is currently 10:26 PM in Saint Paul and 11:26 PM in Elkhart.
Saint Paul to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Paul to Elkhart is 506 miles. It takes approximately 8h 36m to drive from Saint Paul to Elkhart.
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