There are 7 ways to get from Normal to South Bend by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union StationLincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend StationLake Shore Limited / ...
4h 48m$43–305Drive 191.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Normal to South Bend191.8 mi
3h 30m$35–51Bus via Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Bloomington/Normal to Indianapolis Union StationDenver
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South BendSouth Bend
7h 20m$82–141Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to South Bend
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN)ORD - SBN
5h 33m$75–597Bus
- Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0145S
- Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INChicago
8h 20m$41–103Fly Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to South Bend
- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to South Bend (SBN)BMI - SBN
6h 2m$70–398Fly Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)BMI - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
6h 4m$56–276
Normal to South Bend by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Normal to South Bend is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Normal to South Bend is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Normal to South Bend station. However, there are services departing from Bloomington/Normal and arriving at South Street Station - South Bend via Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Normal to South Bend station. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at South Bend Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between Normal and South Bend is 208 miles. The road distance is 192.9 miles.
The best way to get from Normal to South Bend without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs $40 - $310.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Normal to South Bend, including transfers.
Normal to South Bend bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bloomington station.
Normal to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
The best way to get from Normal to South Bend is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs $40 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus via Indianapolis, which costs $80 - $150 and takes 7h 20m, you could also fly, which costs $70 - $400 and takes 6h 2m.
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/Normal to South Street Station - South Bend via Indianapolis Union Station in around 7h 20m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to South Bend via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–220
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to South Bend via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–260
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Bloomington/Normal to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $40–60
- Flexible Fares
- $55–85
- Phone
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- ridewithmiller.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://ridewithmiller.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Normal to South Bend bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
South Bend is 1h ahead of Normal. It is currently 5:40 AM in Normal and 6:40 AM in South Bend.
Normal to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Normal to South Bend is 193 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Normal to South Bend.
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