There are 6 ways to get from Chicago Loop to Notre Dame by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
1h 41m$63–92Drive 94.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago Loop to Notre Damecar 94.8 mi
1h 46m$18–25Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
1h 41mFly
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN)plane ORD - SBN
3h$62–370Train via South Bend Airport
- Take the train from Millennium Station to South Bend Airporttrain Eastbound from Chicago / ...
2h 22m$35–40Train via 57th St.
- Take the train from 57th St. to South Bend Airporttrain Lakeshore
3h 17m$37–44
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Loop to Notre Dame is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Loop to Notre Dame is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Loop station to Notre Dame station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at South Bend Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago Loop station to Notre Dame station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at South Bend Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
The distance between Chicago Loop and Notre Dame is 88 miles. The road distance is 95.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Loop to Notre Dame without a car is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs $60 - $95.
It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Chicago Loop to Notre Dame, including transfers.
Chicago Loop to Notre Dame bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago Loop to Notre Dame train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago Loop to Notre Dame is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs $60 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 41m, you could also fly, which costs $60 - $370 and takes 3h.
What companies run services between Chicago Loop, IL, USA and Notre Dame, IN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–75 and the journey takes 1h 29m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station twice a week, and the journey takes 1h 29m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Millennium Station to South Bend Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–17
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $14–17
Train from 57th St. to South Bend Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–16
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $14–16
Train from Millennium Station to South Bend Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–16
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Train from 57th St. to South Bend Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–16
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago Loop to Notre Dame bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at South Bend Station.
Notre Dame is 1h ahead of Chicago Loop. It is currently 12:31 PM in Chicago Loop and 1:31 PM in Notre Dame.
Chicago Loop to Notre Dame train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at South Bend Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Loop to Notre Dame is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Chicago Loop to Notre Dame.
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