There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to South Bend Airport (SBN) by train, rideshare, car, plane, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain Eastbound from Chicago / ...
2h 4m$13–15Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago to South Bend-SBN87.9 mi
1h 42mDrive 87.9 mi
- Drive from Chicago to South Bend Airport (SBN)car 87.9 mi
1h 42m$16–24Fly
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN)plane ORD - SBN
2h 45m$48–375Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0120S / ...
- Take the train from Gary to South Bend Airporttrain Eastbound from Chicago / ...
2h 53m$14–20Train via 57th St.
- Take the train from 57th St. to South Bend Airporttrain Ssl
3h 7m$15–18
Chicago to South Bend Airport (SBN) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to South Bend Airport (SBN) is to train which costs $13 - $15 and takes 2h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to South Bend Airport (SBN) is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $16 - $24.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Van Buren St. and arriving at South Bend Airport. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 4m.
The distance between Chicago and South Bend Airport (SBN) is 89 miles. The road distance is 88.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to South Bend Airport (SBN) without a car is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs $13 - $15.
The train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airport takes 2h 4m including transfers and departs hourly.
Chicago to South Bend Airport (SBN) train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from Van Buren St. station.
The best way to get from Chicago to South Bend Airport (SBN) is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs $13 - $15. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $45 - $380 and takes 2h 45m.
South Bend Airport (SBN) is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 1:08 PM in Chicago and 2:08 PM in South Bend Airport (SBN).
Chicago to South Bend Airport (SBN) train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at South Bend Airport station.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and South Bend Airport (SBN), USA?
South Shore Line operates a train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airport hourly. Tickets cost $13–15 and the journey takes 2h 4m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN) every 4 hours.
- 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
- +1 219-926-5744
- 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
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 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
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–35
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago to South Bend-SBN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to South Bend Airport (SBN) is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Chicago to South Bend Airport (SBN).
There are 178+ hotels available in South Bend Airport (SBN).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago and South Bend Airport (SBN). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.