There are 5 ways to get from Wisconsin to South Bend by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, plane, or train
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 Milwaukee to Chicago Union StationHiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend StationLake Shore Limited / ...
3h 58m$44–91Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0150S / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INChicago
4h 30m$29–122Drive 178.6 mi
- Drive from Milwaukee to South Bend178.6 mi
3h 24m$33–48Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN)ORD - SBN
4h 4m$89–365Bus, train
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro CenterSsl
- Take the bus from Gary to South Bend, IN
5h 55m$49–92
Wisconsin to South Bend by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wisconsin to South Bend is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Wisconsin to South Bend is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Wisconsin station to South Bend. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Intermodal Station and arriving at South Bend, IN via Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Wisconsin to South Bend station. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at South Bend Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Wisconsin and South Bend is 169 miles. The road distance is 179.7 miles.
The best way to get from Wisconsin to South Bend without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs $40 - $95.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Wisconsin to South Bend, including transfers.
Wisconsin to South Bend bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Wisconsin to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Wisconsin to South Bend is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs $40 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $130 and takes 4h 30m.
What companies run services between Wisconsin, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?
You can take a train from Milwaukee to South Bend Station via Chicago Union Station in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to South Bend, IN via Chicago in around 4h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- 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
- $22–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Center
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- 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
Bus from Gary to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–38
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
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More Questions & Answers
Wisconsin to South Bend bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
South Bend is 1h ahead of Wisconsin. It is currently 3:33 AM in Wisconsin and 4:33 AM in South Bend.
Wisconsin to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wisconsin to South Bend is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Wisconsin to South Bend.
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