There are 5 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Buchanan by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train
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Bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Niles Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
1h 42m$54–72Drive 89.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago Union Station to Buchanancar 89.5 mi
1h 39m$17–24Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Niles Stationtrain Wolverine / ...
1h 53m$49–84Fly
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN)plane ORD - SBN
3h 18m$88–435Train via South Bend Airport
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain Eastbound from Chicago / ...
3h 30m$56–68
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Buchanan is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Buchanan is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Union Station station to Buchanan station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Niles Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago Union Station station to Buchanan station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Niles Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
The distance between Chicago Union Station and Buchanan is 104 miles. The road distance is 90 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to Buchanan without a car is to bus which takes 1h 42m and costs $50 - $75.
It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Chicago Union Station to Buchanan, including transfers.
Chicago Union Station to Buchanan bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago Union Station to Buchanan train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to Buchanan is to bus which takes 1h 42m and costs $50 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $85 and takes 1h 53m, you could also fly, which costs $85 - $440 and takes 3h 18m.
What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Buchanan, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Niles Station once a week. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 1h 32m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Niles Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $27–60 and the journey takes 1h 43m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Niles Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Niles Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago Union Station to Buchanan bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Niles Station.
Buchanan is 1h ahead of Chicago Union Station. It is currently 3:06 AM in Chicago Union Station and 4:06 AM in Buchanan.
Chicago Union Station to Buchanan train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Niles Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Union Station to Buchanan is 90 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Chicago Union Station to Buchanan.
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