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

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There are 8 ways to get from Marion, IL to South Bend by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, train, or taxi

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    8h 23m
    $167–313

  2. Drive 374.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Marion, IL to South Bendcar car 374.3 mi
    6h 22m
    $69–99

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Marathon Gas Station - Marion to Chicagobus bus Querétaro / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus bus Chicago
    9h 38m
    $94–223

  4. Fly Williamson County Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MWA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    5h 15m
    $128–297

  5. Bus via Carbondale Intermodal Station

    1. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus bus Chicago
    14h 20m

  6. Fly Williamson County Regional Airport to South Bend

    1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane MWA - SBN
    4h 42m
    $124–635

  7. Taxi to Barkley Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Marion, IL to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PAH - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    5h 55m
    $198–462

  8. Taxi to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Marion, IL to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CGI - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    6h 29m
    $267–439

Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration1h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Marion, IL to South Bend.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 408.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 23m

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

You can take a vehicle from Marion, IL to South Bend Station via Carbondale and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Marion, IL to South Bend, IN via Marathon Gas Station - Marion, California & 35th Street, Sox-35th Red Line Station, LaSalle & 35th Street, Clark & Harrison, and Chicago in around 9h 38m.

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