There are 5 ways to get from South Bend to Lake Michigan by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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 20m$48–75Drive 90.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Bend to Chicagocar 90.1 mi
1h 46m$16–23Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 21mFly
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SBN - ORD
2h 1m$44–242Bus via South Bend Transpo
- Take the bus from South Bend Transpo to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
2h 34m$17–28
South Bend to Lake Michigan by train, foot, and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from South Bend to Lake Michigan is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 46m.
The fastest way to get from South Bend to Lake Michigan is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs $15 - $23.
No, there is no direct bus from South Bend station to Lake Michigan. However, there are services departing from South Bend Station and arriving at Congress Plaza & Michigan via Jackson & Clinton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from South Bend station to Lake Michigan. However, there are services departing from South Bend Station and arriving at Washington/Wabash via LaSalle/Van Buren. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
The distance between South Bend and Lake Michigan is 85 miles. The road distance is 90.6 miles.
The best way to get from South Bend to Lake Michigan without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs $45 - $75.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from South Bend to Lake Michigan, including transfers.
South Bend to Lake Michigan bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from South Bend Station.
South Bend to Lake Michigan train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from South Bend Station.
The best way to get from South Bend to Lake Michigan is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs $45 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 21m, you could also fly, which costs $40 - $250 and takes 2h 1m.
What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Lake Michigan, MI, 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, Amtrak operates a bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station twice a week, and the journey takes 2h 5m.
- 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 Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
South Bend to Lake Michigan bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
South Bend to Lake Michigan train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Bend to Lake Michigan is 91 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from South Bend to Lake Michigan.