There are 6 ways to get from Salina to Elkhart by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, 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 to South Bend
best- Fly from Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) to South Bend (SBN)plane SLN - SBN
5h 13m$170–644Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SLN - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 2m$125–407Bus, train
- Take the bus from Salina to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
15h 30m$345–528Bus
- Take the bus from Salina to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus
18h 41mDrive 750.6 mi
- Drive from Salina to Elkhartcar 750.6 mi
13h$137–198Drive, train (Amtrak)
- Drive from Salina to Newton Stationcar
- Take the train from Newton Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
16h 34m$416–651
Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) to South Bend (SBN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salina to Elkhart is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 13h.
The fastest way to get from Salina to Elkhart is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $170 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Salina to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from Salina and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via St Louis Bus Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 41m.
The distance between Salina and Elkhart is 657 miles. The road distance is 755 miles.
The best way to get from Salina to Elkhart without a car is to bus and train which takes 15h 30m and costs $340 - $550.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Salina to Elkhart, including transfers.
Salina to Elkhart bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Salina station.
The best way to get from Salina to Elkhart is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $170 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 18h 41m.
Salina to Elkhart bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Elkhart is 1h ahead of Salina. It is currently 03:09 in Salina and 04:09 in Elkhart.
What companies run services between Salina, KS, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?
United Airlines flies from Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) to South Bend (SBN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Salina to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Salina, St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 18h 41m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Salina Municipal Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Salina Municipal Airport to South Bend via Houston, Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 47m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Salina Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $240–370
- 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
Train from Newton Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $350–550
- 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
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Salina to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Salina to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
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Yes, the driving distance between Salina to Elkhart is 755 miles. It takes approximately 13h to drive from Salina to Elkhart.
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