There are 5 ways to get from Notre Dame to Watseka by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train (Amtrak)
best- Take the bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Gilman Stationtrain Saluki / ...
5h 15m$103–160Drive 132.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Notre Dame to Watsekacar 132.2 mi
2h 56m$25–35Train
- Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train Lakeshore / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Gilman Stationtrain Saluki / ...
5h 30m$102–154Train via Homewood
- Take the train from South Bend Airport to 57th St.train Lakeshore
- Take the train from Homewood to Gilman Stationtrain Saluki / ...
5h 30m$97–140Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Tacos Del Norte - Kankakeebus
- Take the taxi from Tacos Del Norte - Kankakee to Watsekataxi
5h 59m$134–196
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Notre Dame to Watseka is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Notre Dame to Watseka is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from Notre Dame to Watseka station. However, there are services departing from South Bend Airport and arriving at Gilman Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
The distance between Notre Dame and Watseka is 191 miles. The road distance is 133 miles.
The best way to get from Notre Dame to Watseka without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 15m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Notre Dame to Watseka, including transfers.
Notre Dame to Watseka train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from South Bend Airport station.
Watseka is 1h behind Notre Dame. It is currently 9:25 AM in Notre Dame and 8:25 AM in Watseka.
Notre Dame to Watseka train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at Van Buren St. station.
Yes, the driving distance between Notre Dame to Watseka is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Notre Dame to Watseka.
What companies run services between Notre Dame, IN, USA and Watseka, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Notre Dame to Watseka via South Bend Airport, Van Buren St., Michigan & Van Buren, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, and Gilman Station in around 5h 30m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Gilman Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Gilman Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Homewood to Gilman Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $95–120
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