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Fort Madison - Elkhart Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

3 trains operate daily from Fort Madison to Elkhart. The train trip from Fort Madison to Elkhart is usually about 11 hours and 37 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Amtrak train can get you there in as little as 9 hours and 40 minutes.

Distance287 mi (462 km)
Fastest train9h 40m
Lowest price$139.00
Most frequent serviceAmtrak
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Which train should you take from Fort Madison to Elkhart?

Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Fort Madison to Elkhart. However, there are 3 trains per day to choose from.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Amtrak311h 37m$317.67
  • Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey. On average, there are 3 Amtrak trains from Fort Madison to Elkhart every day, as well as 0 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $139.

Frequently Asked Questions

The distance between Fort Madison and Elkhart is approximately 287 miles, or 462 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 11 hours and 37 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 9 hours and 40 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.

On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Fort Madison to Elkhart on Thursday. Tickets for Thursday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Thursday. Thursday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.

The earliest train departs Fort Madison at 10:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 10:00am. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

There are 3 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Elkhart to Fort Madison.

City Information

Station Information

Where is the train station in Fort Madison?

Main departure station: Historic Santa Fe Station

There is one train station in Fort Madison.

All train stations in Fort Madison:

  • Historic Santa Fe Station

Where is the train station in Elkhart?

Main arrival station: 131 Tyler Ave

Elkhart has one train station.

All train stations in Elkhart:

  • 131 Tyler Ave

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