There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Elkhart by subway, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), 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.
Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to South Bend
best- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to South Bend (SBN)plane IAD - SBN
4h 16m$117–453Drive 582.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington to Elkhartcar 582.6 mi
10h 12m$107–154Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Toledo to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
14h 41mTrain (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
15h 32m$360–600Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DCA - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 41m$166–699Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DCA - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 7m$186–695
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to South Bend (SBN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Elkhart is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 10h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Elkhart is to subway and fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $110 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Toledo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 41m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 32m.
The distance between Washington and Elkhart is 552 miles. The road distance is 586 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Elkhart without a car is to bus which takes 14h 41m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Washington to Elkhart, including transfers.
Washington to Elkhart bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington to Elkhart is to bus which takes 14h 41m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $360 - $600 and takes 15h 32m.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Toledo in around 14h 41m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Washington Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $360–600 and the journey takes 15h 32m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–460
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- delta.com
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
- $140–900
Subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $360–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Toledo to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Washington to Elkhart bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Toledo Bus Stop station.
Washington to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Elkhart Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Elkhart is 586 miles. It takes approximately 10h 12m to drive from Washington to Elkhart.
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