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

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There are 5 ways to get from Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest. to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    3h 39m
    $34–64

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus bus Chicago
    4h 1m
    $21–35

  3. Drive 121.4 mi

    1. Drive from Lake Forest to South Bendcar car 121.4 mi
    2h 24m
    $23–32

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane ORD - SBN
    4h 7m
    $68–410

  5. Line 213 bus, line 147 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Highland Park Metra Station to Howard CTA Stationbus bus 213
    2. Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Washingtonbus bus 147
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationbus bus
    5h 21m
    $37–56

Lake Forest to South Bend by train and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration3h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 112.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 39m

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

You can take a train from Lake Forest. to South Bend Station via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 3h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lake Forest. to South Bend Station via Highland Park, Highland Park Metra Station, Paulina & Howard Terminal, Michigan & Washington, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 5h 21m.

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