There are 4 ways to get from Gurnee to South Bend by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
4h 44m$32–62Drive 129.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Gurnee to South Bendcar 129.4 mi
2h 34m$24–35Train, bus
- Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 44m$36–52Train, fly
- Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN)plane ORD - SBN
5h 12m$70–403
Gurnee to South Bend by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gurnee to South Bend is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Gurnee to South Bend is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from Gurnee to South Bend station. However, there are services departing from Waukegan and arriving at South Bend Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Gurnee and South Bend is 125 miles. The road distance is 130.1 miles.
The best way to get from Gurnee to South Bend without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs $30 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Gurnee to South Bend, including transfers.
Gurnee to South Bend train services, operated by Metra, depart from Waukegan station.
South Bend is 1h ahead of Gurnee. It is currently 11:23 AM in Gurnee and 12:23 PM in South Bend.
Gurnee to South Bend train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gurnee to South Bend is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Gurnee to South Bend.
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.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–370
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Waukegan to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Waukegan to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Waukegan to Clybourn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
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
- $26–40
- Website
- Amtrak
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