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How to get fromDeKalb to South Bendby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from DeKalb to South Bend by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus bus Chicago
    4h 15m
    $25–49

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    5h 6m
    $36–74

  3. Drive 147.5 mi

    1. Drive from DeKalb to South Bendcar car 147.5 mi
    2h 57m
    $27–39

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane ORD - SBN
    5h 43m
    $74–429

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 7m
    $40–64

DeKalb to South Bend by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration4h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 157.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Dekalb to South Bend, IN via Chicago in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locust St at N 6th St - EB Stop #624 to South Bend Station via Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, Elburn, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 5h 6m.

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