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Trip Summary
There is usually just one train option from Boston to Elkhart per day. The average train journey from Boston to Elkhart takes 19 hours and 50 minutes, but some Amtrak Lake Shore Limited train trips are as short as 19 hours and 46 minutes.
Distance | 766 mi (1233 km) |
Fastest train | 19h 46m |
Lowest price | £110.13 |
Trains per day | 2 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak Lake Shore Limited |
Train lines | 1 |
What is the price of a train ticket from Boston to Elkhart?
In the last 30 days, the average cost of a train ticket from Boston to Elkhart was £110.53. Tickets for this route are somewhat expensive, given the distance between Boston and Elkhart. You have the best chances of scoring the cheapest ticket to Elkhart if you book your train tickets at least 16 days in advance. Waiting to purchase until the day of your trip could end up costing you an extra £25.46.
Monthly average prices
Which train should you take from Boston to Elkhart?
Amtrak Lake Shore Limited is the one and only train line which connects Boston to Elkhart. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Amtrak Lake Shore Limited | 1 | 19h 50m | £139.26 |
The Amtrak Lake Shore Limited is an overnight train that runs along some of the best shorelines in the U.S., connecting New York City and Boston with Chicago. The service provides top-tier amenities to its passengers, including free WiFi and dining onboard. The Lake Shore Limited departs from Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St in Boston and arrives at 131 Tyler Ave in Elkhart. The route takes about 19 hours and 50 minutes and ticket prices start at £110.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Boston and Elkhart is approximately 766 miles, or 1233 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 19 hours and 50 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 19 hours and 46 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains departing from Boston to Elkhart tend to have the most passengers on Tuesday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Tuesday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Tuesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Boston at 12:00 and arrives in Elkhart around 19 hours later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to Elkhart with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Elkhart to Boston.
City Information
Boston
Boston is one of the oldest cities in the country, but it is kept young and fresh with the help of over 150,000 students who flock to the city’s prestigious universities every year. Beantown’s many sights and activities celebrate American history, prolific sports teams, and New England seafood. So let's spill the tea (into the harbor, if you will):
Boston's Freedom Trail is the best way to see the city on foot and visit some of the most iconic landmarks of the American Revolution: from Bunker Hill and the USS Constitution to the Old North Church and Faneuil Hall. The Freedom Trail officially begins in Boston Common, the oldest public park in the U.S. and a beautiful spot for walking, picnicking, or ice skating in the winter. Foodies will love tasting the Italian cuisine in the North End and the modern eateries of South End, while sports fans can tour Fenway Park, and art lovers can explore the expansive Museum of Fine Arts.
From Boston, travelers can easily get to the beachy summer destination of Cape Cod, or surrounding states like New Hampshire, Vermont, and Rhode Island. With four main train stations and several bus stops in the city, as well as Boston Logan Airport (which, by the way, has some excellent airport food), Boston is a central hub for travel throughout New England and beyond.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Boston?
Main departure station: Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
There are two stations in Boston where you can board the train to Elkhart.
All train stations in Boston:
Back Bay Station - 145 Dartmouth St
South Station
Where is the train station in Elkhart?
Main arrival station: 131 Tyler Ave
Elkhart has one train station.
Train stations in Elkhart:
131 Tyler Ave
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