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

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

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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 Joliet Gateway Centertrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner / ...
    3h 55m
    $39–79

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Chicagobus bus Columbus / ...
    2. Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus bus 755
    4h 10m
    $17–33

  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 LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    4h 2m
    $38–52

  4. Drive 100.7 mi

    1. Drive from South Bend to Jolietcar car 100.7 mi
    2h 1m
    $19–27

  5. Fly, train

    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SBN - ORD
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train
    3h 42m
    $51–289

  6. Train via Chicago

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    2. Take the train from LaSalle Street to Joliettrain train Ri
    4h 19m
    $35–64

South Bend to Joliet by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration3h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 120.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

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

You can take a train from South Bend Station to Joliet Gateway Center via Chicago Union Station in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Bend, IN to Pace Transit Center via Chicago and Union Station in around 4h 10m.

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