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

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There are 5 ways to get from Rockford to South Bend by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    4h 50m
    $67–119

  2. Drive 173.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rockford to South Bendcar car 173.6 mi
    3h 17m
    $32–46

  3. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane ORD - SBN
    3h 29m
    $102–463

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 50m
    $70–109

  5. Bus via South Bend, IN

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus bus Chicago
    5h 13m
    $54–92

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 175 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

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

You can take a vehicle from Rockford to South Bend Station via 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 50m.

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