There are 5 ways to get from Notre Dame to Chicago by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Chicagobus Columbus / ...
1h 53m$26–41Drive 94.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Notre Dame to Chicagocar 94.4 mi
1h 43m$18–25Train
- Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train Westbound to Chicago / ...
2h 16m$33–39Fly
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SBN - ORD
2h 11m$52–298Bus via South Bend Station (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 17m$47–65
South Bend (SBN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Notre Dame to Chicago is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Notre Dame to Chicago is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Notre Dame to Chicago. However, there are services departing from South Bend, IN and arriving at Chicago via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Notre Dame to Chicago. However, there are services departing from South Bend Airport and arriving at Van Buren St. via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
The distance between Notre Dame and Chicago is 94 miles. The road distance is 94.9 miles.
The best way to get from Notre Dame to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 1h 53m and costs $25 - $45.
It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Notre Dame to Chicago, including transfers.
Notre Dame to Chicago bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from South Bend, IN station.
Notre Dame to Chicago train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from South Bend Airport station.
The best way to get from Notre Dame to Chicago is to bus which takes 1h 53m and costs $25 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $40 and takes 2h 16m, you could also fly, which costs $50 - $300 and takes 2h 11m.
What companies run services between Notre Dame, IN, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Barons Bus operates a bus from South Bend, IN to Chicago twice daily. Tickets cost $8–45 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, South Shore Line operates a train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St. every 2 hours. Tickets cost $13–15 and the journey takes 2h 1m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from South Bend to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–270
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–15
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $13–15
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from South Bend, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from South Bend, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from South Bend, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Notre Dame to Chicago bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Chicago station.
Chicago is 1h behind Notre Dame. It is currently 4:46 AM in Notre Dame and 3:46 AM in Chicago.
Notre Dame to Chicago train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at Van Buren St. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Notre Dame to Chicago is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Notre Dame to Chicago.
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