There are 4 ways to get from South Bend to Chicago Loop by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from South Bend, IN to ChicagoColumbus / ...
1h 59m$12–45Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union StationLake Shore Limited / ...
2h 5m$20–50Drive 90.9 mi
- Drive from South Bend to Chicago Loop90.9 mi
1h 46m$17–24Fly
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)SBN - ORD
2h 11m$55–341
South Bend to Chicago Loop by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Bend to Chicago Loop is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 46m.
The fastest way to get from South Bend to Chicago Loop is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from South Bend to Chicago Loop. However, there are services departing from South Bend, IN and arriving at Washington & Lasalle via Jefferson & Harrison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from South Bend Station station and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 5m.
The distance between South Bend and Chicago Loop is 92 miles. The road distance is 91.4 miles.
The best way to get from South Bend to Chicago Loop without a car is to bus which takes 1h 59m and costs $11 - $45.
It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from South Bend to Chicago Loop, including transfers.
South Bend to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from South Bend, IN station.
South Bend to Chicago Loop train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from South Bend Station.
The best way to get from South Bend to Chicago Loop is to bus which takes 1h 59m and costs $11 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $20 - $50 and takes 2h 5m, you could also fly, which costs $55 - $350 and takes 2h 11m.
What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Chicago Loop, IL, USA?
Barons Bus operates a bus from South Bend, IN to Chicago twice daily. Tickets cost $8–45 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Greyhound USA also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $20–50 and the journey takes 2h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from South Bend to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from South Bend, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from South Bend, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
South Bend to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Chicago station.
Chicago Loop is 1h behind South Bend. It is currently 3:50 PM in South Bend and 2:50 PM in Chicago Loop.
South Bend to Chicago Loop train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Bend to Chicago Loop is 91 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from South Bend to Chicago Loop.
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