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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Evanston to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    3h 4m
    $52–78

  2. Subway, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Davis to LaSalle/Van Burensubway subway Purple Line
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bendbus bus Bsb 26 / ...
    3h 41m
    $16–28

  3. Line 147 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Washingtonbus bus 147
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    3h 32m

  4. Drive  102.4 mi

    1. Drive from Evanston to South Bendcar car 102.4 mi
    2h 6m
    $19–27

  5. Subway, fly

    1. Take the subway from Dempster to Clark/Lakesubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane ORD - SBN
    3h 31m
    $60–368

Evanston to South Bend by train and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration3h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 95.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 4m

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

You can take a train from Evanston to South Bend Station via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 3h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to South Bend Station via Michigan & Washington, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 3h 32m.

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