There are 9 ways to get from Springfield to University of Notre Dame by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, train, bus, 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- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union StationLincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend StationLake Shore Limited / ...
5h 53m$64–144Drive 257.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Springfield to University of Notre Dame257.5 mi
4h 46m$47–68Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus StationFlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INChicago
7h 17m$53–142Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)SPI - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
4h 58m$84–319Train via South Bend Airport
- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union StationLincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend AirportSsl / ...
6h 38m$59–116Bus, train
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to ChicagoFlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the train from 57th St. to South Bend AirportEastbound from Chicago
7h 53m$71–133Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)DEC - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
5h 35m$187–430Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to South Bend
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to South Bend (SBN)SPI - SBN
3h 42m$86–418Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to South Bend
- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN)ORD - SBN
6h 20m$85–413
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to University of Notre Dame is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to University of Notre Dame is to fly which takes 3h 42m and costs $85 - $420.
The distance between Springfield and University of Notre Dame is 274 miles. The road distance is 259 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to University of Notre Dame without a car is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs $60 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Springfield to University of Notre Dame, including transfers.
The best way to get from Springfield to University of Notre Dame is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs $60 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $150 and takes 7h 17m, you could also fly, which costs $85 - $420 and takes 3h 42m.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to University of Notre Dame is 259 miles. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Springfield to University of Notre Dame.
There are 210+ hotels available in University of Notre Dame.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and University of Notre Dame, IN, USA?
You can take a train from Springfield to University of Notre Dame via Chicago Union Station and South Bend Station in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to University of Notre Dame via Chicago and South Bend, IN in around 7h 17m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to South Bend via Punta Gorda
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–80
- 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
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–15
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $13–15
Train from 57th St. to South Bend Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–14
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $12–14
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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