What is the cheapest way to get from South Bend to Normal?

The cheapest way to get from South Bend to Normal is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from South Bend to Normal?

The fastest way to get from South Bend to Normal is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between South Bend and Normal?

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.

Is there a direct train between South Bend and Normal?

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.

How far is it from South Bend to Normal?

The distance between South Bend and Normal is 208 miles. The road distance is 193.5 miles.

How do I travel from South Bend to Normal without a car?

The best way to get from South Bend to Normal without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs $29 - $110.

How long does it take to get from South Bend to Normal?

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from South Bend to Normal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the South Bend to Normal bus from?

South Bend to Normal bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from South Bend, IN station.

Where do I catch the South Bend to Normal train from?

South Bend to Normal train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from South Bend Station.

Train or bus from South Bend to Normal?

The best way to get from South Bend to Normal is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs $29 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus via Oak Brook, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 6h 33m.

Where does the South Bend to Normal bus arrive?

South Bend to Normal bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Chicago station.

What is the time difference between South Bend and Normal?

Normal is 1h behind South Bend. It is currently 9:27 AM in South Bend and 8:27 AM in Normal.

Where does the South Bend to Normal train arrive?

South Bend to Normal train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from South Bend to Normal?

Yes, the driving distance between South Bend to Normal is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from South Bend to Normal.

How do I get a train ticket from South Bend to Normal?

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How do I get a bus ticket from South Bend to Normal?

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Where can I stay near Normal?

There are 41+ hotels available in Normal.

South Bend to Normal - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from South Bend to Normal by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
5h 3m
$30–110
Bus via Oak Brook
1. Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Chicagobus Columbus / ...
2. Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Watterson Commonsbus Peoria line
6h 33m
$61–113
Drive 192.4 mi
1. Drive from South Bend to Normalcar 192.4 mi
3h 33m
$36–51
Train, fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane ORD - BMI
6h 25m
$53–304
Bus
1. Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Chicagobus Columbus / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomingtonbus Greyhound US0145S
7h 40m
$39–92
Train, fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane ORD - DEC
3. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Normaltaxi
6h 26m
$197–473

South Bend to Normal by train (Amtrak)

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5h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 206.9 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

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, Harrison & Jefferson, 900 W Harrison, UIC-Halsted, Forest Park, Forest Park CTA Station, and Oakbrook Mall in around 6h 33m.

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