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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 5 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

    best
    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 2m
    $51–77

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from South Bend to Chicagobus bus Bsb 21 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Union Station to Pace Transit Centerbus bus 755
    4h 10m
    $18–31

  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

  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 54m
    $48–249

South Bend to Joliet by train and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration4h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 124.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

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

You can take a train from South Bend Station to Joliet via Chicago Union Station and LaSalle Street in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Bend to Pace Transit Center via Chicago and Union Station in around 4h 10m.

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