Elkhart, IN
united states
united states
Elkhart is the self-proclaimed "RV Capital of the World," home to major manufacturers like Forest River and Jayco. Located 15 miles east of South Bend along the Indiana Toll Road (I-80/90), it's an easy two-hour drive from Chicago via Exit 92 or 96. The city sits along the St. Joseph River in flat northern Indiana terrain, with State Road 19 providing the main north-south route and US 20 offering a toll-free alternative to the interstate.