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How to get fromJoliet to South Bendby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Joliet to South Bend by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    3h 30m
    $39–79

  2. Drive 100.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joliet to South Bendcar car 100.9 mi
    1h 59m
    $19–27

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    3h 55m
    $39–55

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane ORD - SBN
    4h 11m
    $73–420

  5. Train via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    3h 55m
    $36–65

  6. Line 379 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Herion Way at Wheeler to Midway CTA Stationbus bus 379
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus bus Chicago
    6h 29m
    $24–40

Joliet to South Bend by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration3h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 120.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 30m

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

You can take a train from Joliet Gateway Center to South Bend Station via Chicago Union Station in around 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joliet Union Station to South Bend, IN via Herion Way at Wheeler, Midway Orange Line Station, Cicero & 24th Place, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, 900 W Harrison, and Chicago in around 6h 29m.

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