United Cab runs taxi service throughout Elkhart, Indiana, 24 hours a day. Local rides, airport transfers to South Bend International from $75, Amtrak station pickups, medical appointments and long-distance runs to Chicago. Licensed, commercially insured, driving Michiana since 2006. Call 574-233-9599 or book online.
Elkhart fares
| Trip | One passenger | Each additional |
|---|---|---|
| South Bend Airport (SBN) to Elkhart | $75 | +$10 |
| Local ride within Elkhart | $15 minimum | $5–$25 by distance |
| Metered rate | $3 flag drop + $3 per mile | — |
| Chicago O'Hare or Midway | $350 | +$25 |
| Wait time | $35 per hour | — |
| Children under 12 with a paying adult | Free | Free |
Elkhart Municipal Airport, Fort Wayne and Indianapolis are quoted individually. The complete card is on the taxi rates page.
Elkhart to South Bend International Airport
Elkhart sits about 20 miles east of South Bend, roughly 30 minutes by road. The flat rate to South Bend International (SBN) is $75 for one passenger plus $10 for each additional, which means a family of four pays $105 rather than four separate fares.
Flat rate, not metered. The price is agreed before you book and does not move with traffic or the time of day.
We track your inbound flight. Give us the flight number on a return booking and the pickup adjusts if you land late.
Chicago is a different job. O'Hare and Midway from Elkhart are roughly two and a half hours. The rate is $350 plus $25 each additional, and these need booking ahead because they take a vehicle out of circulation for most of a day.
Early departures are standard work. A 3am pickup for a 6am departure is a normal booking, not a special request.
Full detail on all six airports we serve is on the airport shuttle page.
Elkhart Amtrak station
Elkhart's Amtrak station sits at 131 Tyler Avenue and is busier than South Bend's, handling over 20,000 passengers a year. It is served by two long-distance trains: the Lake Shore Limited between Chicago and New York or Boston, and the Floridian between Chicago and Miami.
Both run at hours that make a taxi the practical option rather than a luxury. The eastbound Lake Shore Limited calls at Elkhart around half past midnight. No bus runs at that hour and rideshare availability in Elkhart County overnight is unreliable. We do.
Book the night before for a late departure. A midnight train means a pickup around 11:30pm, and that is not an hour to be improvising.
Tell us if the train is late. On arrivals, long-distance services run behind more often than not. Call when you know and we will move the pickup rather than leaving you on the platform.
The station has free parking if driving yourself makes more sense for your trip. We would rather tell you that than have you feel oversold.
Schedules change. Check current times at Amtrak before booking. More on station transfers on our Amtrak and South Shore taxi page.
What Elkhart calls us for
Airport and station transfers
South Bend International, the Chicago airports, and both Amtrak stations. The trips where being late has a real cost.
Medical appointments
Non-emergency transport to Elkhart General, clinics across the county, and specialist appointments in South Bend or Goshen. Accessible vehicles available on request.
The daily commute
Regulars who ride the same route every working day, with monthly billing rather than paying trip by trip. Common when a car is off the road or a licence is suspended.
Work and shift travel
Elkhart County runs a lot of shift work, and shifts do not respect bus timetables. We answer the phone at every hour.
Shopping and errands
Grocery runs with room for the bags, and trips to University Park Mall in Mishawaka.
Nights out and events
Concerts, the RV Hall of Fame, Notre Dame games, and any evening where someone plans to have a drink. Groups travel together in one van.
Where we go from Elkhart
Elkhart sits in the middle of our service area, so trips to neighbouring towns are routine rather than special arrangements.
We also run to Goshen, Niles, Plymouth and across the state line into Michigan without extra arrangement.
Booking a cab in Elkhart
Call any hour. Dispatch is staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, on 574-233-9599. Same-day local rides are usually no problem.
Book ahead for airports, trains and game weekends. A day's notice guarantees a vehicle. For a Chicago run, more.
No surge pricing. The rate is the rate on a Notre Dame Saturday, on New Year's Eve, and in a snowstorm.
Say what you need. Wheelchair access, a child seat, extra luggage or a group all change which vehicle we send. Tell us at booking, not on the day.
Pay in the cab. Cash, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, chip and contactless. Card terminals in every vehicle.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a taxi from Elkhart to South Bend Airport?
$75 for one passenger, plus $10 for each additional passenger. It is a flat rate agreed before you book.
How far is Elkhart from South Bend?
About 20 miles, roughly 30 minutes by road.
Do you pick up from Elkhart Amtrak station?
Yes, at 131 Tyler Avenue, at any hour. Both the Lake Shore Limited and the Floridian call at Elkhart in the middle of the night, which is exactly when a booked cab matters.
Is there a taxi in Elkhart at night?
Yes. United Cab operates 24 hours a day, every day of the year, including overnight and on holidays.
How much is a taxi from Elkhart to O'Hare?
$350 for one passenger plus $25 for each additional. Allow about two and a half hours of driving, and book ahead.
Do you take wheelchairs?
Accessible vehicles are available on request. Mention it when you book so the right vehicle is dispatched.
Are your drivers licensed and insured?
Yes. Every driver is licensed by the State of Indiana, background-checked, and the company carries commercial liability insurance.
Can I set up a regular weekly ride?
Yes. Recurring commutes, shifts and appointments can be scheduled in advance, with monthly billing instead of paying each trip. Call and ask for an account.
About United Cab
United Cab has served Elkhart and the wider Michiana region since May 2006. We are licensed by the State of Indiana, commercially insured, and every driver passes a background check. Vehicles are inspected on a schedule and our vans carry passengers and luggage together rather than splitting a group across two cars.
United Cab South Bend, LLC2107 S. Michigan Street, South Bend, IN 46613
Phone: 574-233-9599
Open 24 hours, every day
Need a cab in Elkhart? Call 574-233-9599 at any hour, or reserve online for airport runs and anything scheduled.