There are 7 ways to get from South Bend to Normal by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union StationLake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-NormalLincoln Service / ...
5h 3m$38–306Drive 192.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Bend to Normal192.4 mi
3h 31m$36–51Bus via Oak Brook
- Take the bus from South Bend, IN to ChicagoColumbus / ...
- Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Watterson CommonsPeoria line
6h 29m$58–110Fly South Bend to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)SBN - BMI
5h 27m$74–447Bus
- Take the bus from South Bend, IN to ChicagoColumbus / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to BloomingtonGreyhound US0145S
7h 40m$44–112Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)ORD - BMI
6h 18m$53–292Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)ORD - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Normal
6h 23m$197–471
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 31m.
The fastest way to get from South Bend to Normal is to drive which takes 3h 31m 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 $35 - $310.
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 $35 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus via Oak Brook, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 6h 29m, you could also fly, which costs $70 - $450 and takes 5h 27m.
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, Clinton-Blue, Forest Park, Forest Park CTA Station, and Oakbrook Mall in around 6h 29m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from South Bend to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from South Bend to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Decatur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from South Bend to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from South Bend to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal via Orlando Sanford
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
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
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–260
- 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/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Estimated price
- $140–170
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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 7:04 PM in South Bend and 6:04 PM 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 31m to drive from South Bend to Normal.
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