There are 5 ways to get from South Bend to Des Plaines by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SBN - ORD
1h 41m$45–332Bus, line 56 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Chicagobus Columbus / ...
- Take the bus from Jefferson & Washington to Jefferson Park Transit Centerbus 56
4h 40m$19–32Train
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Des Plainestrain Up-Nw
3h 15m$34–63Bus, train
- Take the bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Des Plainestrain Up-Nw
3h 21m$37–50Drive 107.6 mi
- Drive from South Bend to Des Plainescar 107.6 mi
2h 11m$20–29
South Bend to Des Plaines by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Bend to Des Plaines is to bus and line 56 bus which costs $18 - $35 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from South Bend to Des Plaines is to fly which takes 1h 41m and costs $45 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from South Bend to Des Plaines. However, there are services departing from South Bend, IN and arriving at Busse Hwy & Mason Ln via Jefferson & Washington and Jefferson Park Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from South Bend station to Des Plaines. However, there are services departing from South Bend Station and arriving at Des Plaines via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between South Bend and Des Plaines is 92 miles. The road distance is 108.3 miles.
The best way to get from South Bend to Des Plaines without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs $30 - $65.
It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from South Bend to Des Plaines, including transfers.
South Bend to Des Plaines bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from South Bend, IN station.
South Bend to Des Plaines train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from South Bend Station.
The best way to get from South Bend to Des Plaines is to fly which takes 1h 41m and costs $45 - $340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 3h 15m, you could also bus and line 56 bus, which costs $18 - $35 and takes 4h 40m.
What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Des Plaines, IL, USA?
United Airlines flies from South Bend (SBN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from South Bend Station to Des Plaines via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 3h 15m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from South Bend to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Des Plaines
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–5
Train from Chicago OTC to Des Plaines
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from South Bend, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Website
- example.com
Bus from South Bend, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from South Bend, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from South Bend, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–27
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from South Bend, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Bus from Jefferson & Washington to Jefferson Park Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $3
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More Questions & Answers
South Bend to Des Plaines bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Chicago station.
Des Plaines is 1h behind South Bend. It is currently 2:09 AM in South Bend and 1:09 AM in Des Plaines.
South Bend to Des Plaines train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Bend to Des Plaines is 108 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from South Bend to Des Plaines.
There are 389+ hotels available in Des Plaines.