There are 5 ways to get from Danville to South Bend by bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train via Champaign
best- Take the bus from Transfer Zone to Illinois Terminalbus 10
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain
6h 52m$70–149Drive 162.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Danville to South Bendcar 162.4 mi
3h 33m$30–43Bus via Champaign
- Take the bus from Transfer Zone to Illinois Terminalbus 10
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus
7h 2m$63–95Bus, train
- Take the bus from Danville Mass Transit to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0145S
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
10h 8m$69–139Bus
- Take the bus from Danville Mass Transit to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0145S
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
10h 8m$73–129
Danville to South Bend by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Danville to South Bend is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Danville to South Bend is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Danville to South Bend. However, there are services departing from Transfer Zone and arriving at South Bend, IN via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
The distance between Danville and South Bend is 246 miles. The road distance is 163.4 miles.
The best way to get from Danville to South Bend without a car is to bus and train via Champaign which takes 6h 52m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Danville to South Bend, including transfers.
Danville to South Bend bus services, operated by Danville Transit, depart from Transfer Zone station.
Danville to South Bend bus services, operated by Danville Transit, arrive at Illinois Terminal station.
South Bend is 1h ahead of Danville. It is currently 7:28 AM in Danville and 8:28 AM in South Bend.
Yes, the driving distance between Danville to South Bend is 163 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Danville to South Bend.
What companies run services between Danville, IL, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Transfer Zone to South Bend, IN via Illinois Terminal, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, and Chicago in around 7h 2m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 434-799-5144
- Website
- Danville Transit
Bus from Transfer Zone to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Danville Transit
Bus from Transfer Zone to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Danville Transit
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Transfer Zone to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Transfer Zone to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Danville Mass Transit to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Danville Mass Transit to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- Website
- Barons Bus
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
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Amtrak
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