There are 5 ways to get from Cicero to South Bend by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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 / ...
2h 47m$48–79Line 60 bus, bus via South Bend
cheapest- Take the bus from Cicero & 24th Place Terminal to Jefferson & Harrisonbus 60
- Take the bus from Chicago to South Bendbus Bsb 26 / ...
3h 33m$16–26Line 60 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Cicero & 24th Place Terminal to Jefferson & Harrisonbus 60
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 25mDrive 93.9 mi
- Drive from Cicero to South Bendcar 93.9 mi
1h 54m$18–25Subway, fly
- Take the subway from 54th/Cermak to Clark/Lakesubway
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN)plane ORD - SBN
3h 17m$50–268
Cicero to South Bend by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cicero to South Bend is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Cicero to South Bend is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Cicero to South Bend station. However, there are services departing from Cicero & 24th Place Terminal and arriving at South Bend Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Cicero to South Bend station. However, there are services departing from Cicero and arriving at South Bend Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
The distance between Cicero and South Bend is 91 miles. The road distance is 94.4 miles.
The best way to get from Cicero to South Bend without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs $45 - $80.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Cicero to South Bend, including transfers.
Cicero to South Bend bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Cicero & 24th Place Terminal station.
Cicero to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Cicero to South Bend is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs $45 - $80. Alternatively, you can line 60 bus and bus, which costs and takes 3h 25m.
What companies run services between Cicero, 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 $45–75 and the journey takes 1h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cicero & 24th Place Terminal to South Bend Station via Jefferson & Harrison and Chicago Union Station in around 3h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
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
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from 54th/Cermak to Clark/Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Cicero & 24th Place Terminal to Jefferson & Harrison
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Cicero & 24th Place Terminal to Jefferson & Harrison
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 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
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Chicago to South Bend
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Cicero to South Bend bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Jefferson & Harrison station.
South Bend is 1h ahead of Cicero. It is currently 5:58 PM in Cicero and 6:58 PM in South Bend.
Cicero to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at South Bend Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cicero to South Bend is 94 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Cicero to South Bend.
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