There are 5 ways to get from Schenectady to Elkhart by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to South Bend
best- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to South Bend (SBN)plane ALB - SBN
6h 13m$218–974Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ALB - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 8m$122–558Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Schenectady to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
13h 10m$180–410Drive 693.5 mi
- Drive from Schenectady to Elkhartcar 693.5 mi
11h 56m$127–183Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane ALB - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 41m$134–672
Schenectady to Elkhart by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to Elkhart is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 11h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Schenectady to Elkhart is to fly which takes 6h 13m and costs $210 - $1,000.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Schenectady and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 10m.
The distance between Schenectady and Elkhart is 676 miles. The road distance is 697.6 miles.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Elkhart without a car is to train which takes 13h 10m and costs $180 - $410.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Schenectady to Elkhart, including transfers.
Schenectady to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Schenectady to Elkhart is to fly which takes 6h 13m and costs $210 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $410 and takes 13h 10m.
Schenectady to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Elkhart Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to Elkhart is 698 miles. It takes approximately 11h 56m to drive from Schenectady to Elkhart.
What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to South Bend (SBN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Schenectady to Elkhart Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $180–410 and the journey takes 13h 10m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–410
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
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