4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Indianapolis, IN to Elkhart, IN
Cheapest price
$96
Average price
$103
Fastest journey
10 h 39 m
Average duration
12 h 44 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
213 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Indianapolis, IN to Elkhart, IN is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Indianapolis, IN to Elkhart, IN will cost around $103 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $96.
Of the 3 buses that leave Indianapolis, IN for Elkhart, IN on Wed, May 27, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct buses cover the 213 km distance in an average of 12 h 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 39 m .
On Wed, May 27 the slowest buses will take 13 h 59 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
3:50 PM10h39Indianapolis, IN2:29 AMElkhart, IN$961One-way0 transfers- 2:50 PM13h34Indianapolis, IN4:24 AMElkhart, IN$1061One-way0 transfers
- 2:25 PM13h59Indianapolis, IN4:24 AMElkhart, IN$1081One-way0 transfers
- 3:50 PM10h39Indianapolis, IN2:29 AMElkhart, IN$961One-way0 transfers
- 2:50 PM13h34Indianapolis, IN4:24 AMElkhart, IN$1061One-way0 transfers
- 2:25 PM13h59Indianapolis, IN4:24 AMElkhart, IN$1081One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Indianapolis, IN to Elkhart, IN
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Indianapolis, IN to Elkhart, IN among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $96. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $96, and a flight costs an average of $417.
Distance: 132 miles (213 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$102 Average price Cheapest | $105 Average price | $448 Average price | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 39m Average total duration 12h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 24m Average total duration 6h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 21m Average total duration Fastest 5h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Indianapolis, IN to Elkhart, IN:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Indianapolis, IN to Elkhart, IN costing on average $105 (€85).
A bus is $346 (€279) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Indianapolis, IN to Elkhart, IN costing on average $448 (€361).
Other travel options to Elkhart, IN take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 54m.
Bus takes on average 12h 9m.
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Indianapolis, IN to Elkhart, IN Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 08:51PM | Duration 11h41 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 04:24AM | Duration 13h59 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 01:29AM | Duration 10h39 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 02:29AM | Duration 10h39 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $96 |
Live departures
Indianapolis, IN to Elkhart, IN bus times
The table below shows live departures for Indianapolis, IN to Elkhart, IN buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:25 PM Indianapolis, IN | 13h59 | 4:24 AM Elkhart, IN | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:50 PM Indianapolis, IN | 13h34 | 4:24 AM Elkhart, IN | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:50 PM Indianapolis, IN | 10h39 | 2:29 AM Elkhart, IN | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Bus from Indianapolis, IN to Elkhart, IN
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Buses from Indianapolis, IN to Elkhart, IN run on average 2 times per day, taking around 12h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $96 (€78) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 07:29, the last at 10:50. The fastest bus covers the 132 miles (213 km) distance in 10h 39m.
Distance 132 miles (213 km) |
Average bus duration 12h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $96 (€78) |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 10h 39m |
First bus 7:29 AM |
Last bus 10:50 AM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 6 days |
FAQs: Bus from Indianapolis, IN to Elkhart, IN
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