There are 4 ways to get from Chicago Loop to South Bend by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend StationLake Shore Limited / ...
1h 29m$20–50Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Bend TranspoGreyhound US0164
1h 30m$8–55Drive 90.4 mi
- Drive from Chicago Loop to South Bend90.4 mi
1h 46m$17–24Fly
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN)ORD - SBN
2h 58m$56–332
Chicago Loop to South Bend by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Loop to South Bend is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Loop to South Bend is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs $20 - $50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago Bus Station station and arriving at South Bend Transpo. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at South Bend Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 29m.
The distance between Chicago Loop and South Bend is 84 miles. The road distance is 90.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Loop to South Bend without a car is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs $20 - $50.
The train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station takes 1h 29m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Chicago Loop to South Bend bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago Loop to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago Loop to South Bend is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs $20 - $50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8 - $55 and takes 1h 30m, you could also fly, which costs $55 - $340 and takes 2h 58m.
What companies run services between Chicago Loop, IL, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $20–50 and the journey takes 1h 29m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Bend Transpo twice daily. Tickets cost $17–55 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Barons Bus also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Bend Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Bend Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago Loop to South Bend bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at South Bend Transpo station.
South Bend is 1h ahead of Chicago Loop. It is currently 6:53 AM in Chicago Loop and 7:53 AM in South Bend.
Chicago Loop to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at South Bend Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Loop to South Bend is 91 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Chicago Loop to South Bend.
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