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

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There are 7 ways to get from Lake Forest to South Bend by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SNA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    7h 54m
    $179–534

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAX - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    10h 28m
    $176–388

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    46h 44m
    $1,252–1,980

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Irvine to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bendbus bus
    2d 4h

  5. Drive  2,085.9 mi

    1. Drive from Lake Forest to South Bendcar car 2,085.9 mi
    33h 1m
    $357–515

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LAX - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    10h 19m
    $218–605

  7. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Irvine to Norwalk / Santa Fe Springstrain train
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGB - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    11h 17m
    $258–990

Lake Forest to South Bend by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration46h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,252Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,835.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 54m

What companies run services between Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?

You can take a train from Irvine to South Bend Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 46h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Irvine to South Street Station - South Bend via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 2d 4h.

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