There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to South Bend, IN by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
1h 35m$37–66Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus Chicago
1h 45m$14–27Drive 89.3 mi
- Drive from Chicago to South Bend, INcar 89.3 mi
1h 45m$17–24Fly
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN)plane ORD - SBN
2h 55m$68–415
Chicago to South Bend, IN by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to South Bend, IN is to bus which costs $14 - $27 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to South Bend, IN is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs $35 - $70.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago and arriving at South Bend, IN. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to South Bend, IN station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at South Bend Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
The distance between Chicago and South Bend, IN is 86 miles. The road distance is 89.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to South Bend, IN without a car is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Chicago to South Bend, IN, including transfers.
Chicago to South Bend, IN bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Chicago station.
Chicago to South Bend, IN train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to South Bend, IN is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs $35 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $14 - $27 and takes 1h 45m, you could also fly, which costs $65 - $420 and takes 2h 55m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $27–55 and the journey takes 1h 29m. Alternatively, Barons Bus operates a bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN twice daily. Tickets cost $8–45 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Four other operators also service this route.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to South Bend, IN bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at South Bend, IN station.
South Bend, IN is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 11:04 PM in Chicago and 12:04 AM in South Bend, IN.
Chicago to South Bend, IN train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at South Bend Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to South Bend, IN is 90 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Chicago to South Bend, IN.
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