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How to get fromSouth Bend to Chicago Heightsby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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

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  1. Bus, line 358 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Gary, INbus bus Columbus / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hegewisch South Shore Station to Pace Chicago Heights Terminal 4bus bus 358
    3h 35m
    $17–29

  2. Drive 80.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Bend to Chicago Heightscar car 80.7 mi
    1h 38m
    $15–22

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 211th St.train train Me
    4h 31m
    $35–66

  4. Bus, line 352 bus via Gary, IN

    1. Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Gary, INbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J to Halsted St & Lincoln Hwybus bus 352
    3h 48m
    $15–29

  5. Bus, line 352 bus

    1. Take the bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J to Halsted St & Lincoln Hwybus bus 352
    3h 58m
    $37–54

South Bend to Chicago Heights by train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration4h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 92.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 35m

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

You can take a bus from South Bend, IN to Pace Chicago Heights Terminal 4 via Gary, IN, Gary, Hegewisch, and Hegewisch South Shore Station in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from South Bend Station to Lincoln Hwy & Chicago Rd via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Franklin, Jackson & Dearborn, Van Buren St., 211th St., and 211th St Metra in around 4h 31m.

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