There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to Elkhart by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, 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.
Fly to South Bend
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to South Bend (SBN)plane SAN - SBN
6h 42m$200–699Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SAN - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 52m$135–422Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
2d$1,312–2,072Bus
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station 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
2d 5hDrive 2,162.3 mi
- Drive from San Diego to Elkhartcar 2,162.3 mi
34h 25m$395–570Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane SAN - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 31m$151–504
San Diego to Elkhart by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Elkhart is to fly and train which costs $130 - $430 and takes 7h 52m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Elkhart is to fly which takes 6h 42m and costs $200 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Elkhart station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.
The distance between San Diego and Elkhart is 1826 miles. The road distance is 2174.9 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Elkhart without a car is to train which takes 2 days 0h and costs $1,300 - $2,100.
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from San Diego to Elkhart, including transfers.
San Diego to Elkhart bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Elkhart is to fly which takes 6h 42m and costs $200 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1,300 - $2,100 and takes 2 days 0h, you could also bus, which costs and takes 2 days 5h.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Elkhart, IN, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to South Bend (SBN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 2d.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–420
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–420
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Albuquerque
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $95–420
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–430
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to South Bend via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from San Diego International Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from San Diego International Airport to South Bend via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–330
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–330
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–340
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to South Bend via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from San Diego International Airport to South Bend via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1,200–1,900
- 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 Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Schedules at
- 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 Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $310–490
- Website
- Greyhound
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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San Diego to Elkhart bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Elkhart is 3h ahead of San Diego. It is currently 13:09 in San Diego and 16:09 in Elkhart.
San Diego to Elkhart train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Elkhart is 2175 miles. It takes approximately 34h 25m to drive from San Diego to Elkhart.
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