There are 3 ways to get from South Bend to Albion by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car
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 South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Albion Stationtrain Wolverine
6h 18m$82–185Drive 97.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Bend to Albioncar 97.9 mi
2h 28m$18–26Bus
- Take the bus from South Bend Transpo to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Albion Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 32m$74–116
South Bend to Albion by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Bend to Albion is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from South Bend to Albion is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from South Bend to Albion station. However, there are services departing from South Bend Transpo and arriving at Albion Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from South Bend station to Albion station. However, there are services departing from South Bend Station and arriving at Albion Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
The distance between South Bend and Albion is 269 miles. The road distance is 98.4 miles.
The best way to get from South Bend to Albion without a car is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs $80 - $190.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from South Bend to Albion, including transfers.
South Bend to Albion bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from South Bend Transpo station.
South Bend to Albion train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from South Bend Station.
The best way to get from South Bend to Albion is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs $80 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $120 and takes 6h 32m.
What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Albion, MI, USA?
You can take a train from South Bend Station to Albion Station via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Bend Transpo to Albion Station via Chicago Bus Station and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 32m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Albion Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from South Bend Transpo to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from South Bend Transpo to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from South Bend Transpo to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Albion Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
South Bend to Albion bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
South Bend to Albion train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Bend to Albion is 98 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from South Bend to Albion.
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