There are 5 ways to get from Virginia to Elkhart by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to South Bend (SBN)plane DCA - SBN
3h 41m$152–672Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to South Bend (SBN)plane IAD - SBN
4h 2m$117–443Bus
- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2605
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to South Bend Transpobus Greyhound US0164
22h 44m$146–222Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
23h 49m$489–779Drive 752.2 mi
- Drive from Virginia Beach to Elkhartcar 752.2 mi
13h 34m$133–192
Virginia to Elkhart by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Virginia to Elkhart is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 13h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia to Elkhart is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs $150 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Virginia to Elkhart. However, there are services departing from Virginia Beach and arriving at Elkhart Transit Center via Washington Union Station and South Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Virginia station to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from Newtown Road Station and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Norfolk and Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 49m.
The distance between Virginia and Elkhart is 551 miles. The road distance is 756.6 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia to Elkhart without a car is to bus which takes 22h 44m and costs $140 - $230.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Virginia to Elkhart, including transfers.
Virginia to Elkhart bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Virginia Beach station.
Virginia to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Virginia to Elkhart is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs $150 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $230 and takes 22h 44m, you could also train, which costs $480 - $800 and takes 23h 49m.
What companies run services between Virginia, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to South Bend (SBN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Elkhart Transit Center via Washington Union Station, South Bend Transpo, and South Street Station in around 22h 44m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to South Bend via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- When
- Sunday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to South Bend via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–440
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to South Bend via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to South Bend via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $440–700
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Virginia Beach to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to South Bend Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Virginia to Elkhart bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Virginia to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia to Elkhart is 757 miles. It takes approximately 13h 34m to drive from Virginia to Elkhart.
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