There are 5 ways to get from Buchanan to Chicago by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Niles Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine / ...
2h 11m$50–85Drive 88.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Buchanan to Chicagocar 88.5 mi
1h 38m$17–24Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 27m$75–98Fly
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SBN - ORD
2h 5m$72–303Train via South Bend Airport
- Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train Westbound to Chicago / ...
2h 21m$54–63
South Bend (SBN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Buchanan to Chicago is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Buchanan to Chicago is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Buchanan station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from South Bend Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Buchanan station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Niles Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
The distance between Buchanan and Chicago is 95 miles. The road distance is 89 miles.
The best way to get from Buchanan to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs $45 - $90.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Buchanan to Chicago, including transfers.
Buchanan to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from South Bend Station.
Buchanan to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Niles Station.
The best way to get from Buchanan to Chicago is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs $45 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $100 and takes 2h 27m, you could also fly, which costs $70 - $310 and takes 2h 5m.
What companies run services between Buchanan, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Niles Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $28–60 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station twice a week. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 2h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from South Bend to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Niles Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–15
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $13–15
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Buchanan to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Buchanan. It is currently 2:21 PM in Buchanan and 1:21 PM in Chicago.
Buchanan to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Buchanan to Chicago is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Buchanan to Chicago.
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