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

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There are 5 ways to get from South Bend to Lake Michigan by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Chicagobus bus Columbus / ...
    2h 4m
    $17–30

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    2h 17m
    $30–57

  3. Drive 90.1 mi

    1. Drive from South Bend to Chicagocar car 90.1 mi
    1h 46m
    $17–24

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SBN - ORD
    1h 52m
    $46–282

  5. Bus via South Bend Station (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2h 17m
    $33–45

South Bend to Lake Michigan by bus and foot

Calendar62Weekly Services
Duration2h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 91.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 4m

What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Lake Michigan, MI, USA?

Barons Bus operates a bus from South Bend, IN to Chicago twice daily. Tickets cost $8–45 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Four other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $27–55 and the journey takes 2h 5m.

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