There are 5 ways to get from South Bend to Cicero by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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 / ...
2h 47m$49–75Drive 94.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Bend to Cicerocar 94.3 mi
1h 54m$17–24Bus, line 60 bus
- Take the bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Clinton & Jackson to Cicero & 24th Place Terminalbus 60
3hFly
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SBN - ORD
2h 27m$44–242Bus, line 60 bus via South Bend Transpo
- Take the bus from South Bend Transpo to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Harrison & Jefferson to Cicero & 24th Place Terminalbus 60
3h 2m$18–27
South Bend to Cicero by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from South Bend to Cicero is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from South Bend to Cicero is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from South Bend station to Cicero. However, there are services departing from South Bend Station and arriving at Cicero & 24th Place Terminal via Clinton & Jackson. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
No, there is no direct train from South Bend station to Cicero. However, there are services departing from South Bend Station and arriving at Cicero via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
The distance between South Bend and Cicero is 91 miles. The road distance is 94.9 miles.
The best way to get from South Bend to Cicero without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs $45 - $75.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from South Bend to Cicero, including transfers.
South Bend to Cicero bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from South Bend Station.
South Bend to Cicero train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from South Bend Station.
The best way to get from South Bend to Cicero is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs $45 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus and line 60 bus, which costs and takes 3h, you could also fly, which costs $40 - $250 and takes 2h 27m.
What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Cicero, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Bend Station to Cicero & 24th Place Terminal via Chicago Union Station and Clinton & Jackson in around 3h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from South Bend to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–220
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from South Bend to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $45–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Clinton & Jackson to Cicero & 24th Place Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Harrison & Jefferson to Cicero & 24th Place Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact 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
- $16–25
- 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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
South Bend to Cicero bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Cicero is 1h behind South Bend. It is currently 12:21 AM in South Bend and 11:21 PM in Cicero.
South Bend to Cicero train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Bend to Cicero is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from South Bend to Cicero.
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