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

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There are 5 ways to get from Gurnee 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 Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    4h 44m
    $55–87

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bendbus bus Bsb 26 / ...
    5h 6m
    $24–36

  3. Drive  129.4 mi

    1. Drive from Gurnee to South Bendcar car 129.4 mi
    2h 34m
    $24–35

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane ORD - SBN
    5h 9m
    $54–273

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus bus Milwaukee
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 37m

Gurnee to South Bend by bus and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 124 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Grand Ave & N Greenleaf St/Old Grand Ave to South Bend Station via Waukegan Metra Station, Waukegan, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Ave & N Greenleaf St/Old Grand Ave to South Bend Station via Waukegan Metra Station, Sheridan Rd & Washington St, 2253 N Belvidere Rd, Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan, California & 35th Street, Sox-35th Red Line Station, LaSalle & 35th Street, Clark & Harrison, and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 37m.

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