There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Granger by bus (Amtrak), train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 7mDrive 100.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Grangercar 100.8 mi
1h 48m$19–27Train
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain Eastbound from Chicago / ...
2h 27m$55–66Fly
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN)plane ORD - SBN
3h 11m$82–395Train via 57th St.
- Take the train from 57th St. to South Bend Airporttrain Lakeshore
3h 22m$57–70
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Granger is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Granger is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Granger station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Elkhart Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago to Granger. However, there are services departing from Van Buren St. and arriving at South Bend Airport via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
The distance between Chicago and Granger is 117 miles. The road distance is 101.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Granger without a car is to bus which takes 2h 7m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Chicago to Granger, including transfers.
Chicago to Granger bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Granger train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from Van Buren St. station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Granger is to bus which takes 2h 7m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $70 and takes 2h 27m, you could also fly, which costs $80 - $400 and takes 3h 11m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Granger, IN, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Station once a week, and the journey takes 1h 49m. Alternatively, South Shore Line operates a train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airport hourly. Tickets cost $14–17 and the journey takes 2h 4m. Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District also services this route every 4 hours.
- 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
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- 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 Van Buren St. to South Bend Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- 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 Elkhart Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Granger bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Elkhart Amtrak Station.
Granger is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 6:01 AM in Chicago and 7:01 AM in Granger.
Chicago to Granger train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at South Bend Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Granger is 101 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Chicago to Granger.
There are 267+ hotels available in Granger.