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

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There are 4 ways to get from South Bend to DeKalb by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Chicagobus bus Columbus / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    4h 20m
    $24–48

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    5h 47m
    $37–74

  3. Drive 147.8 mi

    1. Drive from South Bend to DeKalbcar car 147.8 mi
    2h 56m
    $27–39

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    5h 54m
    $41–62

South Bend to DeKalb by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration4h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 157.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

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

You can take a bus from South Bend, IN to Dekalb via Chicago Bus Station in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from South Bend Station to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 5h 47m.

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