There are 5 ways to get from South Bend to Itasca by bus, train, train (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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Chicagobus Columbus / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Itascatrain Md-W
3h 17m$19–34Train
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Itascatrain Md-W
3h 28m$31–60Drive 114.4 mi
- Drive from South Bend to Itascacar 114.4 mi
2h 17m$21–31Fly, line 331 bus, train
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SBN - ORD
- Take the bus from Cumberland CTA Station to Thatcher/Arnold/Metra Stationbus
- Take the train from River Grove to Itascatrain
2h 56m$50–290Bus, train via South Bend Station
- Take the bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Itascatrain Md-W
3h 28m$35–49
South Bend to Itasca by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Bend to Itasca is to bus and train which costs $18 - $35 and takes 3h 17m.
The fastest way to get from South Bend to Itasca is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct train from South Bend station to Itasca. However, there are services departing from South Bend Station and arriving at Itasca via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between South Bend and Itasca is 113 miles. The road distance is 115 miles.
The best way to get from South Bend to Itasca without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 17m and costs $18 - $35.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from South Bend to Itasca, including transfers.
South Bend to Itasca train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from South Bend Station.
Itasca is 1h behind South Bend. It is currently 7:44 AM in South Bend and 6:44 AM in Itasca.
South Bend to Itasca train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Bend to Itasca is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from South Bend to Itasca.
What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Itasca, IL, USA?
You can take a train from South Bend Station to Itasca via Chicago Union Station in around 3h 28m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from South Bend to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Itasca
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Chicago Union Station to Itasca
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from River Grove to Itasca
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $3–5
Train from Chicago Union Station to Itasca
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
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
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from South Bend, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- 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, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from South Bend, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Cumberland CTA Station to Thatcher/Arnold/Metra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13 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
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
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