There are 6 ways to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Elkhart by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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 Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to South Bend (SBN)plane STL - SBN
3h 57m$153–667Drive 377.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Elkhartcar 377.2 mi
6h 50m$69–100Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian / ...
9h 15m$118–262Bus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
10h 28m$87–139Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from St. Louis-STL to Elkhart377.2 mi
6h 50mBus via Indianapolis
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bendbus South Bend
11h 55m$78–134
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Elkhart by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Elkhart is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 50m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Elkhart is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs $150 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from Saint Louis and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via St Louis Bus Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from St. Louis Airport (STL) station to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via St. Louis and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
The distance between St. Louis Airport (STL) and Elkhart is 316 miles. The road distance is 379.4 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Elkhart without a car is to train which takes 9h 15m and costs $110 - $270.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Elkhart, including transfers.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Elkhart bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Elkhart is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs $150 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $270 and takes 9h 15m, you could also bus, which costs $85 - $140 and takes 10h 28m.
What companies run services between St. Louis Airport (STL), USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to South Bend (SBN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station to Elkhart Amtrak Station via CIVIC CENTER station, St. Louis, and Chicago Union Station in around 9h 15m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to South Bend via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to South Bend via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to South Bend via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to South Bend via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to South Bend via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to South Bend via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- 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
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- Miller Transportation
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Miller Transportation
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from St. Louis-STL to Elkhart
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Elkhart bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Elkhart is 1h ahead of St. Louis Airport (STL). It is currently 10:39 AM in St. Louis Airport (STL) and 11:39 AM in Elkhart.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis Airport (STL) to Elkhart is 379 miles. It takes approximately 6h 50m to drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Elkhart.
There are 190+ hotels available in Elkhart.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between St. Louis Airport (STL) and Elkhart. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.












