IN → IL · about 89 miles
Elkhart to Chicago bus & train schedule
Barons Bus Lines and Amtrak run 28 direct buses and trains a week from Elkhart to Chicago. The fastest takes 2 hours 16 minutes; the first departure leaves at 7:29 AM and the last at 9:00 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 28
- Fastest trip
- 2h 16m
- First departure
- 7:29 AM
- Last departure
- 9:00 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:29 AM | 8:45 AM | 2h 16m | Daily | Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 7:29 AM | 9:45 AM | 3h 16m | Mon from Nov 2 | Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 8:43 AM | 10:12 AM | 2h 29m | Daily | Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 8:43 AM | 11:12 AM | 3h 29m | Mon | Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 9:00 PM | 10:55 PM | 2h 55m | Daily | Elkhart (Barons Bus) to Chicago | Barons Bus Lines Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
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Where to board in Elkhart Where you get off in Chicago The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Elkhart
Where buses and trains stop in Chicago
Return trip: Chicago to Elkhart
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Elkhart to Chicago?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 2 hours 16 minutes; the typical trip is 2 hours 29 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Elkhart to Chicago?
The earliest departure is at 7:29 AM (Tue–Sun) and the last at 9:00 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Elkhart to Chicago?
Barons Bus Lines and Amtrak run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Elkhart?
Buses and trains to Chicago leave from Elkhart (Barons Bus) and Elkhart Amtrak Station.