There are 6 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to South Bend by subway, train, bus, rideshare, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Midway to Adams/Wabashsubway Orange Line
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
3h 16m$30–63Drive 90.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to South Bendcar 90.6 mi
1h 52m$17–24Subway, bus
- Take the subway from Midway to Washington/Wabashsubway Orange Line
- Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus Chicago
3h 35m$18–34Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to South Bend90.6 mi
1h 52mSubway, fly
- Take the subway from Midway to Clark/Lakesubway
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN)plane ORD - SBN
3h 26m$64–398Line 315 bus, line 126 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Midway CTA Station to Austin/Jacksonbus 315
- Take the bus from Jackson & Austin Terminal to Jackson & Clintonbus 126
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationbus
3h 50m$34–51
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to South Bend by subway, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to South Bend is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to South Bend is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) station to South Bend station. However, there are services departing from Midway CTA Station and arriving at South Bend Station via Jackson & Austin Terminal and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to South Bend station. However, there are services departing from Midway and arriving at South Bend Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
The distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and South Bend is 97 miles. The road distance is 91.1 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to South Bend without a car is to subway and train which takes 3h 16m and costs $30 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to South Bend, including transfers.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to South Bend bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Midway CTA Station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to South Bend train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Midway station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to South Bend bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Austin/Jackson station.
What companies run services between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA and South Bend, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Midway CTA Station to South Bend Station via Austin/Jackson, Jackson & Austin Terminal, Jackson & Clinton, and Chicago Union Station in around 3h 50m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–370
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Midway to Adams/Wabash
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
Subway from Midway to Washington/Wabash
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
Subway from Midway to Clark/Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Midway CTA Station to Austin/Jackson
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Jackson & Austin Terminal to Jackson & Clinton
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
South Bend is 1h ahead of Chicago Midway Airport (MDW). It is currently 6:58 AM in Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and 7:58 AM in South Bend.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to South Bend train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Adams/Wabash station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to South Bend is 91 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to South Bend.
There are 191+ hotels available in South Bend.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and South Bend. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.















