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How to get fromSan Diego to Elkhartby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to Elkhart by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly to South Bend

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane SAN - SBN
    6h 50m
    $263–911

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SAN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 50m
    $141–522

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d
    $763–1,637

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2d 6h
    $399–728

  5. Drive 2,162.3 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Elkhartcar car 2,162.3 mi
    34h 25m
    $395–570

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SAN - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 35m
    $164–605

San Diego to Elkhart by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$763Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,815.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 50m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to South Bend (SBN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 2d.

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