There are 8 ways to get from Racine to South Bend by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Sturtevant Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
5h 2m$39–92Drive 155 mi
cheapest- Drive from Racine to South Bendcar 155 mi
3h 22m$29–41Train, bus
- Take the train from Kenosha to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 38m$35–53Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to South Bend
- Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN)plane ORD - SBN
5h 7m$100–437Train via Kenosha
- Take the train from Kenosha to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
5h 38m$34–68Bus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2548 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus Chicago / ...
6h 20m$30–52Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MKE - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain
6h 9m$628–1,015Fly General Mitchell International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MKE - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain
5h 53m$76–428
Racine to South Bend by bus and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Racine to South Bend is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Racine to South Bend is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Racine to South Bend. However, there are services departing from Marquette and 6th and arriving at South Bend, IN via Milwaukee Mitchell Airport and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Racine station to South Bend station. However, there are services departing from Sturtevant Amtrak Station and arriving at South Bend Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Racine and South Bend is 157 miles. The road distance is 155.9 miles.
The best way to get from Racine to South Bend without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs $35 - $95.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Racine to South Bend, including transfers.
Racine to South Bend bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport station.
Racine to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sturtevant Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Racine to South Bend is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs $35 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Racine, WI, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Washington Ave & 12th St to South Bend Station via Amtrak Station, Sturtevant Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marquette and 6th to South Bend, IN via Mitchell Airport, Milwaukee Mitchell Airport, and Chicago in around 6h 20m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–370
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sturtevant Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- $22–35
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Racine to South Bend bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
South Bend is 1h ahead of Racine. It is currently 3:03 AM in Racine and 4:03 AM in South Bend.
Racine to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Racine to South Bend is 156 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Racine to South Bend.
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