There are 5 ways to get from South Bend to Bristol by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Train
best- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Antiochtrain Ncs
4h 55m$54–89Drive 147.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Bend to Bristolcar 147.4 mi
2h 55m$27–39Bus
- Take the bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Kenosha Brat Stopbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
5h 9m$72–96Fly, bus
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SBN - ORD
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Kenosha Brat Stopbus
3h 19m$85–369Bus via Milwaukee
- Take the bus from South Bend Transpo to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to Kenosha Brat Stopbus
6h 42m$65–96
South Bend (SBN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Bend to Bristol is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from South Bend to Bristol is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from South Bend station to Bristol. However, there are services departing from South Bend Station and arriving at Kenosha Brat Stop via Rosemont CTA Station and Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from South Bend station to Bristol. However, there are services departing from South Bend Station and arriving at Antioch via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between South Bend and Bristol is 144 miles. The road distance is 148.3 miles.
The best way to get from South Bend to Bristol without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs $50 - $90.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from South Bend to Bristol, including transfers.
South Bend to Bristol bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from South Bend Station.
South Bend to Bristol train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from South Bend Station.
The best way to get from South Bend to Bristol is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs $50 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $100 and takes 5h 9m.
What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Bristol, WI, USA?
You can take a train from South Bend Station to Bristol via Chicago Union Station and Antioch in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Bend Station to Bristol via Chicago Union Station, LaSalle, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, and Kenosha Brat Stop in around 5h 9m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from South Bend to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
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
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago Union Station to Antioch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
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
- $29–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Kenosha Brat Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $24–27
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Kenosha Brat Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $24–27
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to Kenosha Brat Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–24
- Website
- coachusa.com
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
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
South Bend to Bristol bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Bristol is 1h behind South Bend. It is currently 9:31 PM in South Bend and 8:31 PM in Bristol.
South Bend to Bristol train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Bend to Bristol is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from South Bend to Bristol.
There are 102+ hotels available in Bristol.












