There are 5 ways to get from South Bend to Downtown Chicago by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Chicagobus Columbus / ...
1h 45m$13–27Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
2h 14m$27–55Drive 90.6 mi
- Drive from South Bend to Downtown Chicagocar 90.6 mi
1h 47m$17–24Fly
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SBN - ORD
2h 5m$46–272Bus via South Bend Station (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 14m$29–45
South Bend to Downtown Chicago by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Bend to Downtown Chicago is to bus which costs $13 - $27 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from South Bend to Downtown Chicago is to bus which takes 1h 45m and costs $13 - $27.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from South Bend, IN and arriving at Chicago. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from South Bend Station station and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 5m.
The distance between South Bend and Downtown Chicago is 91 miles. The road distance is 91.1 miles.
The best way to get from South Bend to Downtown Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 1h 45m and costs $13 - $27.
The bus from South Bend, IN to Chicago takes 1h 45m including transfers and departs three times a day.
South Bend to Downtown Chicago bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from South Bend, IN station.
South Bend to Downtown Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from South Bend Station.
The best way to get from South Bend to Downtown Chicago is to bus which takes 1h 45m and costs $13 - $27. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $27 - $55 and takes 2h 14m, you could also fly, which costs $45 - $280 and takes 2h 5m.
What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Downtown Chicago, IL, USA?
Barons Bus operates a bus from South Bend, IN to Chicago twice daily. Tickets cost $8–45 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $27–55 and the journey takes 2h 5m.
- 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.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
- +1 888-378-3823
- [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
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
- $14–25
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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
- $29–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
South Bend to Downtown Chicago bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Chicago station.
Downtown Chicago is 1h behind South Bend. It is currently 1:22 PM in South Bend and 12:22 PM in Downtown Chicago.
South Bend to Downtown Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Bend to Downtown Chicago is 91 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from South Bend to Downtown Chicago.
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