Elkhart, IN is a city located in northern Indiana. It is home to a variety of transportation options for its nearly 50,000 residents. The city has several bus routes operated by the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD). The two main routes are the South Shore Line which runs between Chicago and South Bend and the Notre Dame Connector which connects Elkhart with South Bend. There is also the Elkhart Express which offers direct service to downtown Chicago via Interstate 90/94. For those who prefer to have their own vehicle, there are many options in Elkhart as well. The city provides access to plenty of parking lots around town as well as three major highways: US 20, US 33, and I-80/90. No matter how you choose to get around Elkhart, you will find it easy and convenient.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Elkhart takes 19.2 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Elkhart get to work:
- 71.1% drive their own car alone
- 20.6% carpool with others
- 2.0% work from home
- 1.4% take mass transit