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How to get fromSaint Charles to South Bendby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Saint Charles to South Bend by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Geneva to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    3h 55m
    $46–80

  2. Drive 124.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Saint Charles to South Bendcar car 124.2 mi
    2h 38m
    $23–33

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Geneva to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus bus Chicago
    4h 16m
    $33–51

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane ORD - SBN
    3h 9m
    $100–439

  5. Bus, line 56 bus

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus 603
    2. Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Jeffersonbus bus 56
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationbus bus
    4h 53m
    $72–99

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

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 122.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

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

You can take a vehicle from Saint Charles to South Bend Station via Geneva, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Saint Charles to South Bend Station via Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4, Rosemont CTA Station, Rosemont, Jefferson Park, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Washington & Jefferson, and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 53m.

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