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How to get fromCrystal Lake to South Bendby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Crystal Lake to South Bend by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    3h 59m
    $54–85

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bendbus bus Bsb 26 / ...
    4h 21m
    $22–34

  3. Drive  137.1 mi

    1. Drive from Crystal Lake to South Bendcar car 137.1 mi
    2h 46m
    $25–37

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane ORD - SBN
    3h 37m
    $53–270

  5. Bus, line 56 bus

    1. Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Dbus bus 605
    2. Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Jeffersonbus bus 56
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationbus bus
    5h 43m

Crystal Lake to South Bend by train and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration3h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 126.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Crystal Lake, IL, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?

You can take a train from Crystal Lake to South Bend Station via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St & Crystal Lake Av to South Bend Station via Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride, Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D, Rosemont, Jefferson Park, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Washington & Jefferson, and Chicago Union Station in around 5h 43m.

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