Getting Here

Getting here is easy

Located in the heart of America, Elkhart County’s central location makes it an easy to get to destination. You’ll find us halfway between Chicago and Toledo (just a two hour drive in either direction). Using a network of scenic limited access highways, you can arrive in less than a day’s journey from the region’s major cities and towns. We’re also close to major metropolitan areas, interstates, highways and airports. Most of the major attractions along the Heritage Trail are within an hour’s drive of I-80/90, over paved, well-marked, scenic US and Indiana routes.

TRAVEL TIP: Many attractions, shopping and dining establishments in Amish Country are Closed on Sundays. We suggest that you contact individual businesses to confirm days and hours of operation.

TRAVEL TIP: Amish Country is in the Eastern Standard Time Zone

GETTING HERE BY CAR

The Indiana Toll Road (I-80/90)skirts the Northern edge of the state with alternate access from State Roads 120 & 19 and US Highways 6 & 20.

Piece your drive together with our Maps & Travel Tools.

ELKHART EXIT 92

Whatever your destination, Exit 92 is the best location for a stop along the Indiana Toll Road. It offers the largest selection of franchise lodging and dining on the I-80/90 including more than a dozen restaurants and over 1,400 hotel rooms.

DRIVING DISTANCES TO ELKHART

Chicago: 100m / 160km

Indianapolis: 165m / 266km

Detroit: 165m / 266km

Milwaukee: 200m / 322km

Cleveland: 230m / 370km

St. Louis: 390m / 628km

Pittsburgh: 359m / 578km

Toronto: 440m / 708km

BY BUS

Greyhound runs regular service from the major centers around us.

BY TRAIN

Train service from Chicago to Elkhart is provided by Amtrak.

BY PLANE

South Bend International Airport is less than 20 miles from Elkhart, Indiana.

WHILE YOU’RE HERE

Explore the Heritage Trail with a rental vehicle from Enterprise Rent-A-Car in Nappanee.

Enjoy the view from the Interurban Trolley, which provides fixed route service between Elkhart and Goshen, including major points in between.

Call ACE Cab of Elkhart 574.295.6886 to get around town.

Gather your group of 20+ friends and family and discover Elkhart County, Indiana on board a luxury charter bus!  Visit Cardinal Buses website at CardinalBuses.com or call 800.348.7487.