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How to get fromValparaiso to Elkhartby bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Valparaiso to Elkhart by bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from 260 Brown to 333 S Franklin Streetbus bus ChicaGO Dash
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    4h 15m
    $31–78

  2. Drive 63.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Valparaiso to Elkhartcar car 63.7 mi
    1h 32m
    $12–17

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 260 Brown to 333 S Franklin Streetbus bus ChicaGO Dash
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 15m
    $36–58

  4. Bus, line 30 bus

    1. Take the bus from Valparaiso to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gary to South Bend, INbus bus
    3. Take the bus from South Street Station to Elkhart Transit Centerbus bus 30
    4h 34m
    $13–23

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train train Westbound to Chicago / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    5h 2m
    $42–90

Valparaiso to Elkhart by bus, foot, and train

Calendar18Weekly Services
Duration4h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 149.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Valparaiso, IN, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from 260 Brown to Elkhart Amtrak Station via 333 S Franklin Street and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Valparaiso to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Gary Bus Station, Gary, Van Buren St., Jackson-Blue, LaSalle, and Chicago Union Station in around 5h 2m.

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