There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Notre Dame by bus (Amtrak), train, car, or plane
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
1h 41mDrive 94.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Notre Damecar 94.2 mi
1h 45m$18–25Train
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain Eastbound from Chicago / ...
2h 19m$35–40Fly
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN)plane ORD - SBN
2h 56m$52–270Train via 57th St.
- Take the train from 57th St. to South Bend Airporttrain Lakeshore
3h 15m$37–44
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Notre Dame is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Notre Dame is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago 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 to Notre Dame. However, there are services departing from Van Buren St. and arriving at South Bend Airport via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
The distance between Chicago and Notre Dame is 94 miles. The road distance is 94.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Notre Dame without a car is to bus which takes 1h 41m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Chicago to Notre Dame, including transfers.
Chicago to Notre Dame bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Notre Dame train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from Van Buren St. station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Notre Dame is to bus which takes 1h 41m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $40 and takes 2h 19m, you could also fly, which costs $50 - $270 and takes 2h 56m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Notre Dame, IN, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station twice a week, and the journey takes 1h 29m. 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
- $29–240
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–240
- 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 South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Notre Dame bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at South Bend Station.
Notre Dame is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 10:38 AM in Chicago and 11:38 AM in Notre Dame.
Chicago to Notre Dame train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at South Bend Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Notre Dame is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Chicago to Notre Dame.
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