There are 7 ways to get from Champaign to South Bend Airport (SBN) by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to South Bend (SBN)plane CMI - SBN
3h 34m$78–452Bus, train via Gary
cheapest- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
- Take the train from Gary to South Bend Airporttrain Eastbound from Chicago / ...
6h 13m$32–49Train via Homewood
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewoodtrain City of New Orleans / ...
- Take the train from 57th St. to South Bend Airporttrain Ssl
5h 34m$48–87Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Champaign to South Bend-SBN188.3 mi
3h 21mDrive 188.3 mi
- Drive from Champaign to South Bend Airport (SBN)car 188.3 mi
3h 21m$35–50Train
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain Eastbound from Chicago / ...
5h 50m$56–101Bus, train
- Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Chicago Midway Airportbus Champaign to Chicago Area NORTH
- Take the train from Millennium Station to South Bend Airporttrain Eastbound from Chicago / ...
6h 52m$60–80
Champaign to South Bend Airport (SBN) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to South Bend Airport (SBN) is to bus and train via Gary which costs $30 - $50 and takes 6h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to South Bend Airport (SBN) is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to South Bend Airport (SBN). However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at South Bend Airport via Homewood and 57th St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
The distance between Champaign and South Bend Airport (SBN) is 161 miles. The road distance is 189.4 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to South Bend Airport (SBN) without a car is to train via Homewood which takes 5h 34m and costs $45 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Champaign to South Bend Airport (SBN), including transfers.
Champaign to South Bend Airport (SBN) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to South Bend Airport (SBN) is to fly which takes 3h 34m and costs $75 - $460. Alternatively, you can train via Homewood, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 5h 34m.
South Bend Airport (SBN) is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 10:58 AM in Champaign and 11:58 AM in South Bend Airport (SBN).
Champaign to South Bend Airport (SBN) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Homewood station.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and South Bend Airport (SBN), USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to South Bend (SBN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to South Bend Airport via Homewood and 57th St. in around 5h 34m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to South Bend via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Homewood
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- South Shore Line
Train from 57th St. to South Bend Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–14
- Schedules at
- South Shore Line
- Adults 14-64
- $12–14
Train from Gary to South Bend Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–12
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $10–12
Train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13–15
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $13–15
Train from Millennium Station to South Bend Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13–15
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $13–15
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Illinois Terminal to Chicago Midway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Champaign to South Bend-SBN
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to South Bend Airport (SBN) is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Champaign to South Bend Airport (SBN).
There are 191+ hotels available in South Bend Airport (SBN).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Champaign and South Bend Airport (SBN). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





