There are 5 ways to get from South Bend to Marion, IL by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from South Bend
best- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane SBN - MWA
4h 14m$83–394Drive 375.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Bend to Marion, ILcar 375.3 mi
6h 21m$69–99Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain Saluki / ...
8h 57m$251–391Bus
- Take the bus from South Bend to Chicagobus Bsb 21 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago to Marathon Gas Station - Marionbus Chicago / ...
9h 16m$90–123Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane ORD - MWA
5h 46m$145–306
South Bend (SBN) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from South Bend to Marion, IL is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 21m.
The fastest way to get from South Bend to Marion, IL is to fly which takes 4h 14m and costs $80 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from South Bend to Marion, IL station. However, there are services departing from South Bend and arriving at Marathon Gas Station - Marion via Harrison & Jefferson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from South Bend station to Marion, IL. However, there are services departing from South Bend Station and arriving at Carbondale via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.
The distance between South Bend and Marion, IL is 319 miles. The road distance is 377.5 miles.
The best way to get from South Bend to Marion, IL without a car is to train which takes 8h 57m and costs $250 - $400.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from South Bend to Marion, IL, including transfers.
South Bend to Marion, IL bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from South Bend station.
South Bend to Marion, IL train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from South Bend Station.
The best way to get from South Bend to Marion, IL is to fly which takes 4h 14m and costs $80 - $400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $250 - $400 and takes 8h 57m, you could also bus, which costs $90 - $130 and takes 9h 16m.
What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Marion, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from South Bend Station to Marion, IL via Chicago Union Station and Carbondale in around 8h 57m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from South Bend to Williamson County Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $170–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from South Bend to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–45
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from South Bend to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from South Bend to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Chicago to Marathon Gas Station - Marion
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–85
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adult
- $65–85
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Booking & Getting There
South Bend to Marion, IL bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Chicago station.
Marion, IL is 1h behind South Bend. It is currently 2:38 AM in South Bend and 1:38 AM in Marion, IL.
South Bend to Marion, IL train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Bend to Marion, IL is 377 miles. It takes approximately 6h 21m to drive from South Bend to Marion, IL.
There are 62+ hotels available in Marion, IL.