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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 5 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

    best
    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 50m
    $51–82

  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 50m

  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 10m
    $53–270

  5. 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 Bendbus bus Bsb 26 / ...
    6h 29m
    $24–37

Joliet to South Bend by train and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration3h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 124.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

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

You can take a train from Joliet to South Bend Station via LaSalle Street and Chicago Union Station in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joliet Union Station to South Bend via Herion Way at Wheeler, Midway Orange Line Station, Cicero & 24th Place, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Jefferson & Harrison, and Chicago in around 6h 29m.

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