The average train between South Bend and Illinois State University takes 6h 40m and the fastest train takes 5h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from South Bend to Illinois State University. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between South Bend and Illinois State University. The earliest departure is at 7:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Bend is at 9:07 AM which arrives into Illinois State University at 4:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Chicago Union Station and take an average of 6h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from South Bend to Illinois State University. However, there are services departing from South Bend station and arriving at Illinois State University station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
South Bend to Illinois State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from South Bend Station.
South Bend to Illinois State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bloomington-Normal station.
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The distance between South Bend and Illinois State University is 264.5 km. The road distance is 335 km.
You can take a train from South Bend Station to Illinois State University via Chicago Union Station and Bloomington-Normal in around 5h 21m.