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How to get fromIndiana University South Bend to Brookfield Zoo Chicagoby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Indiana University South Bend to Brookfield Zoo Chicago by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    3h 47m
    $44–79

  2. Line 30 bus, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Mishawaka Ave. at IU South Bend to South Street Stationbus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain train
    4h 31m
    $17–32

  3. Drive 99.1 mi

    1. Drive from Indiana University South Bend to Brookfield Zoo Chicagocar car 99.1 mi
    2h 7m
    $19–27

  4. Fly, line 331 bus

    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SBN - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Cumberland CTA Station to 31st/1stbus bus
    2h 42m
    $55–283

  5. Line 30 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Mishawaka at IU South Bend to Elkhart Transit Centerbus bus 30
    2. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Hollywoodtrain train
    5h 34m
    $34–71

  6. Line 30 bus, bus, train via Elkhart Amtrak Station

    1. Take the bus from Mishawaka at IU South Bend to Elkhart Transit Centerbus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Hollywoodtrain train
    5h 34m
    $39–56

South Bend (SBN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration1h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 100.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Indiana University South Bend, IN, USA and Brookfield Zoo Chicago, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $25–55 and the journey takes 2h 5m.

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