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

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There are 5 ways to get from Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    3h 13m
    $33–63

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Elmhurst to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus bus Chicago
    3h 35m
    $20–34

  3. Drive 106.7 mi

    1. Drive from Elmhurst to South Bendcar car 106.7 mi
    2h 6m
    $20–29

  4. Line 309 bus, line 330 bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from 1st St & York St to Lake St & Mannheim Rdbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mannheim/Lake to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane ORD - SBN
    3h 13m
    $65–408

  5. Line 309 bus, line 126 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from 1st St & York St to Lake St & Austin Blvdbus bus 309
    2. Take the bus from Jackson & Austin Terminal to Jackson & Clintonbus bus 126
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationbus bus
    4h 17m
    $35–52

Elmhurst to South Bend by train and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration3h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 99.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 13m

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

You can take a train from Elmhurst to South Bend Station via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 3h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 1st St & York St to South Bend Station via Lake St & Austin Blvd, Austin/Jackson, Jackson & Austin Terminal, Jackson & Clinton, and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 17m.

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