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How to get fromSouth Bend to Illinois State Universityby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train

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There are 6 ways to get from South Bend to Illinois State University by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    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 Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    5h 21m
    $67–140

  2. Drive 193.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Bend to Illinois State Universitycar car 193.3 mi
    3h 35m
    $36–51

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Watterson Commonsbus bus Peoria line
    7h 18m
    $79–110

  4. Fly from South Bend

    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane SBN - BMI
    5h 16m
    $60–348

  5. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from South Street Station - South Bend to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus South Bend
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    7h 33m
    $69–108

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane ORD - BMI
    6h 18m
    $60–321

South Bend to Illinois State University by train and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration5h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 207.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Illinois State University, IL, USA?

You can take a train from South Bend Station to Illinois State University via Chicago Union Station and Bloomington-Normal in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Bend Station to Illinois State University via Chicago Union Station, LaSalle, Forest Park, Forest Park CTA Station, Oakbrook Mall, and Watterson Commons in around 7h 18m.

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