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How to get fromSalem to Elkhartby bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Salem to Elkhart by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Orleans, IN to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Evansville
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bendbus bus South Bend
    8h 58m
    $129–176

  2. Drive 238 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Salem to Elkhartcar car 238 mi
    5h 2m
    $44–63

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Orleans, IN to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 51m
    $178–310

  4. Taxi, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Salem to Louisville-Airport-SDFtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SDF - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5h 57m
    $200–573

  5. Taxi, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Salem to Louisville-Airport-SDFtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SDF - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 26m
    $187–520

Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Salem to Elkhart.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 269.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 58m

What companies run services between Salem, Washington County, IN, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Salem to Franklin & Oakland via Orleans, IN, Indianapolis Union Station, and South Street Station in around 8h 58m.

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