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How to get fromBlue Island to South Bendby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Blue Island to South Bend by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Blue Island-Vermont to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    3h 9m
    $49–80

  2. Line 359 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Blue Island Metra Station - Bus Stop E to 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay Obus bus 359
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gary to South Bendbus bus
    4h 9m
    $14–23

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Blue Island-Vermont to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    3h 9m

  4. Drive  80.9 mi

    1. Drive from Blue Island to South Bendcar car 80.9 mi
    1h 42m
    $15–22

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Blue Island-Vermont to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane ORD - SBN
    3h 36m
    $61–368

Blue Island to South Bend by train and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration3h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 99.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between Blue Island, IL, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?

You can take a train from Blue Island-Vermont to South Bend Station via LaSalle Street and Chicago Union Station in around 3h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Blue Island Metra Station - Bus Stop E to South Bend via 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay O, Chicago, Gary Bus Station, and Gary in around 4h 9m.

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