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

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There are 5 ways to get from South Bend to Elmhurst 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 OTC to Elmhursttrain train Up-W
    3h 20m
    $34–63

  2. Bus, line 309 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from South Bend Transpo to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Lake St & Austin Blvd to 1st St & York Stbus bus 309
    4h 45m
    $19–33

  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 OTC to Elmhursttrain train Up-W
    3h 25m
    $36–49

  4. Drive 106.8 mi

    1. Drive from South Bend to Elmhurstcar car 106.8 mi
    2h 6m
    $20–29

  5. Fly, line 332 bus

    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SBN - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Cargo Rd./Delta Cargo to York/Second/Palmerbus bus
    2h 55m
    $46–270

South Bend to Elmhurst by train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration3h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 99.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 20m

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

You can take a train from South Bend Station to Elmhurst via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Bend Transpo to 1st St & York St via Chicago Bus Station, Clinton & Jackson, Jackson & Austin Terminal, Austin/Jackson, and Lake St & Austin Blvd in around 4h 45m.

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