There are 6 ways to get from South Bend to Normal by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
5h 3m$45–107Drive 192.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Bend to Normalcar 192.4 mi
3h 33m$36–51Bus via Oak Brook
- Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Chicagobus Columbus / ...
- Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Watterson Commonsbus Peoria line
6h 44m$64–95Fly from South Bend
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane SBN - BMI
4h 55m$69–437Bus
- Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Chicagobus Columbus / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomingtonbus Greyhound US0145S
7h 40m$45–92Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane ORD - BMI
6h 22m$50–288
South Bend to Normal by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Bend to Normal is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from South Bend to Normal is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from South Bend to Normal. However, there are services departing from South Bend, IN and arriving at Bloomington via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from South Bend station to Normal. However, there are services departing from South Bend Station and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
The distance between South Bend and Normal is 208 miles. The road distance is 193.5 miles.
The best way to get from South Bend to Normal without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs $45 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from South Bend to Normal, including transfers.
South Bend to Normal bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from South Bend, IN station.
South Bend to Normal train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from South Bend Station.
The best way to get from South Bend to Normal is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs $45 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus via Oak Brook, which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 44m, you could also fly, which costs $65 - $440 and takes 4h 55m.
What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Normal, IL, USA?
You can take a train from South Bend Station to Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Bend, IN to Watterson Commons via Chicago, LaSalle, Forest Park, Forest Park CTA Station, and Oakbrook Mall in around 6h 44m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from South Bend to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from South Bend to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–420
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–240
- Website
- united.com
Flights from South Bend to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–420
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–240
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from South Bend to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from South Bend to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Detroit, Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
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
- $18–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–65
- 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
- $14–28
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Oakbrook Mall to Watterson Commons
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
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More Questions & Answers
South Bend to Normal bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Chicago station.
Normal is 1h behind South Bend. It is currently 7:20 AM in South Bend and 6:20 AM in Normal.
South Bend to Normal train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Bend to Normal is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from South Bend to Normal.
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