There are 4 ways to get from South Bend to Gurnee by 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.
Train
best- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain Up-N
4h 47m$36–67Drive 129.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Bend to Gurneecar 129.6 mi
2h 34m$24–35Bus, train
- Take the bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain Up-N
4h 53m$40–56Bus, line 60 bus, line 35 bus, line 568 bus, line 565 bus
- Take the bus from South Bend to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Harrison & Jefferson to Cicero & 24th Place Terminalbus 60
- Take the bus from Cicero & 24th Place Terminal to California & 35th Streetbus 35
- Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus
- Take the bus from 2107 Belvidere Rd to Sheridan Rd & Washington Stbus 568
- Take the bus from Sheridan Rd & Washington St to Grand Ave & Ferndale Stbus 565
6h 19m$55–165
South Bend to Gurnee by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Bend to Gurnee is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from South Bend to Gurnee is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from South Bend to Gurnee. However, there are services departing from South Bend and arriving at Grand Ave & Ferndale St via Harrison & Jefferson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Tornado Bus Co - Chicago, 2107 Belvidere Rd and Sheridan Rd & Washington St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from South Bend station to Gurnee. However, there are services departing from South Bend Station and arriving at Waukegan via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
The distance between South Bend and Gurnee is 125 miles. The road distance is 130.4 miles.
The best way to get from South Bend to Gurnee without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from South Bend to Gurnee, including transfers.
South Bend to Gurnee bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from South Bend station.
South Bend to Gurnee train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from South Bend Station.
The best way to get from South Bend to Gurnee is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs $35 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 60 bus and line 35 bus and line 568 bus and line 565 bus, which costs $55 - $170 and takes 6h 19m.
What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Gurnee, IL, USA?
You can take a train from South Bend Station to Grand Ave & Ferndale St via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Waukegan, and Sheridan Rd & Washington St in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Bend to Grand Ave & Ferndale St via Chicago, Harrison & Jefferson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Tornado Bus Co - Chicago, Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan, 2107 Belvidere Rd, and Sheridan Rd & Washington St in around 6h 19m.
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 Waukegan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago OTC to Waukegan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
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
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from South Bend to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–45
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from South Bend to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–45
- 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 to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from South Bend to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Bus from Harrison & Jefferson to Cicero & 24th Place Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Cicero & 24th Place Terminal to California & 35th Street
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $0
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–130
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $35–130
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from 2107 Belvidere Rd to Sheridan Rd & Washington St
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $1–3
Bus from Sheridan Rd & Washington St to Grand Ave & Ferndale St
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $1
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More Questions & Answers
South Bend to Gurnee bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Chicago station.
Gurnee is 1h behind South Bend. It is currently 2:26 PM in South Bend and 1:26 PM in Gurnee.
South Bend to Gurnee train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Bend to Gurnee is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from South Bend to Gurnee.
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