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How to get fromNormal to South Bendby train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Normal to South Bend by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    4h 48m
    $67–136

  2. Drive 191.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Normal to South Bendcar car 191.8 mi
    3h 32m
    $35–51

  3. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Indianapolisbus bus Btw 1402
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to South Bendbus bus Mrt 354
    7h 10m

  4. Fly Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to South Bend

    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane BMI - SBN
    4h 47m
    $76–449

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0145S
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus bus Chicago
    8h 20m
    $47–90

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to South Bend

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane ORD - SBN
    5h 30m
    $107–494

  7. Fly Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BMI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    6h 1m
    $58–271

Normal to South Bend by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration4h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 206.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Normal, IL, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?

You can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to South Bend Station via Chicago Union Station in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bloomington to South Bend via Indianapolis in around 7h 10m.

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