IL → IN · about 89 miles
Chicago to Elkhart bus & train schedule
Barons Bus Lines and Amtrak run 28 direct buses and trains a week from Chicago to Elkhart. The fastest takes 1 hour 49 minutes; the first departure leaves at 9:10 AM and the last at 9:30 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 28
- Fastest trip
- 1h 49m
- First departure
- 9:10 AM
- Last departure
- 9:30 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company | Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:10 AM | 12:25 PM | 2h 15m | Daily | Chicago to Elkhart (Barons Bus) | Barons Bus Lines Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 5:35 PM New | 8:24 PM | 1h 49m | Sun | Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 6:40 PM | 9:29 PM | 1h 49m | Daily | Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 8:30 PM New | 11:24 PM | 1h 54m | Sun | Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 9:30 PM | 12:24 AM +1 day | 1h 54m | Daily | Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
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Where to board in Chicago Where you get off in Elkhart The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Chicago
Where buses and trains stop in Elkhart
Return trip: Elkhart to Chicago
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Chicago to Elkhart?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 1 hour 49 minutes; the typical trip is 1 hour 54 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Chicago to Elkhart?
The earliest departure is at 9:10 AM (Daily) and the last at 9:30 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Chicago to Elkhart?
Barons Bus Lines and Amtrak run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Chicago?
Buses and trains to Elkhart leave from Chicago Bus Station and Chicago Union Station.