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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
    3h 58m
    $32–62

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Chicagobus bus Columbus / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus 603
    4h 41m
    $20–40

  3. 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 Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
    3h 58m
    $35–49

  4. Drive 129.7 mi

    1. Drive from South Bend to Elgincar car 129.7 mi
    2h 30m
    $24–35

  5. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SBN - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    2h 37m
    $48–276

South Bend to Elgin by train

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration3h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 119.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 58m

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

You can take a train from South Bend Station to Elgin via Chicago Union Station in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Bend, IN to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago, Cumberland, Rosemont, and Rosemont CTA Station in around 4h 41m.

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