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How to get fromSouth Bend to Elburnby bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from South Bend to Elburn by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Chicagobus bus Columbus / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    4h 13m
    $24–39

  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
    4h 20m
    $36–65

  3. Drive 135 mi

    1. Drive from South Bend to Elburncar car 135 mi
    2h 44m
    $25–36

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SBN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train
    4h 9m
    $52–290

  5. Bus, train via South Bend Station

    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
    4h 26m
    $40–54

South Bend to Elburn by bus, foot, and train

Calendar34Weekly Services
Duration4h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 135.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 13m

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

You can take a train from South Bend Station to Elburn via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 4h 20m.

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