There are 4 ways to get from South Bend to Illinois by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
2h 5m$45–70Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from South Bend Transpo to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
2h 10m$14–25Drive 90.1 mi
- Drive from South Bend to Chicagocar 90.1 mi
1h 46m$16–23Fly
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SBN - ORD
2h 3m$44–242
South Bend to Illinois by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from South Bend to Illinois is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 46m.
The fastest way to get from South Bend to Illinois is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs $15 - $23.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from South Bend Transpo and arriving at Chicago Bus Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 10m.
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 Illinois is 84 miles. The road distance is 90.6 miles.
The best way to get from South Bend to Illinois without a car is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs $45 - $70.
The train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station takes 2h 5m including transfers and departs three times a day.
South Bend to Illinois bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from South Bend Transpo station.
South Bend to Illinois train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from South Bend Station.
The best way to get from South Bend to Illinois is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs $45 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $14 - $25 and takes 2h 10m, you could also fly, which costs $40 - $250 and takes 2h 3m.
What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Illinois, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from South Bend Transpo to Chicago Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $16–25 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Three other operators also service this route.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from South Bend to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–220
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from South Bend to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from South Bend Transpo to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from South Bend Transpo to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from South Bend Transpo to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from South Bend Transpo to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
South Bend to Illinois bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Illinois is 1h behind South Bend. It is currently 7:48 PM in South Bend and 6:48 PM in Illinois.
South Bend to Illinois train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Bend to Illinois is 91 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from South Bend to Illinois.
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