There are 5 ways to get from Niles to South Bend by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
3h 25m$30–62Line 56 bus, bus via South Bend, IN
cheapest- Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Jeffersonbus 56
- Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus Chicago
4h 19m$18–31Line 56 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Jeffersonbus 56
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h$34–50Drive 103.5 mi
- Drive from Niles to South Bendcar 103.5 mi
2h 4m$19–28Fly
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN)plane ORD - SBN
2h 41m$64–405
Niles to South Bend by bus, subway, foot, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Niles to South Bend is to line 56 bus and bus via South Bend, IN which costs $17 - $35 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Niles to South Bend is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $18 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Niles station to South Bend station. However, there are services departing from Harlem Station and arriving at South Bend Station via Jefferson Park Transit Center and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Niles to South Bend station. However, there are services departing from Jefferson Park and arriving at South Bend Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Niles and South Bend is 99 miles. The road distance is 104.1 miles.
The best way to get from Niles to South Bend without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $29 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Niles to South Bend, including transfers.
Niles to South Bend bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Jefferson Park Transit Center station.
Niles to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Niles to South Bend is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $29 - $65. Alternatively, you can line 56 bus and bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 4h, you could also fly, which costs $60 - $410 and takes 2h 41m.
What companies run services between Niles, IL, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $26–55 and the journey takes 1h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harlem Station to South Bend Station via Jefferson Park Transit Center, Washington & Jefferson, and Chicago Union Station in around 4h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Jefferson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Jefferson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Niles to South Bend bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Washington & Jefferson station.
South Bend is 1h ahead of Niles. It is currently 9:05 PM in Niles and 10:05 PM in South Bend.
Niles to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at South Bend Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Niles to South Bend is 104 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Niles to South Bend.
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