There are 5 ways to get from South Bend to Niles by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SBN - ORD
1h 48m$47–275Bus, line 56 bus via South Bend Transpo
cheapest- Take the bus from South Bend Transpo to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Jefferson & Washington to Jefferson Park Transit Centerbus 56
3h 49m$18–32Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
3h 12m$30–63Bus, line 56 bus
- Take the bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Jefferson & Washington to Jefferson Park Transit Centerbus 56
3h 40m$33–47Drive 103.8 mi
- Drive from South Bend to Nilescar 103.8 mi
2h 5m$19–28
South Bend to Niles by train, foot, subway, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Bend to Niles is to bus and line 56 bus via South Bend Transpo which costs $17 - $35 and takes 3h 49m.
The fastest way to get from South Bend to Niles is to fly which takes 1h 48m and costs $45 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from South Bend station to Niles station. However, there are services departing from South Bend Station and arriving at Harlem Station via Jefferson & Washington and Jefferson Park Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from South Bend station to Niles. However, there are services departing from South Bend Station and arriving at Jefferson Park via LaSalle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
The distance between South Bend and Niles is 101 miles. The road distance is 104.4 miles.
The best way to get from South Bend to Niles without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs $29 - $65.
It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from South Bend to Niles, including transfers.
South Bend to Niles bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from South Bend Station.
South Bend to Niles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from South Bend Station.
The best way to get from South Bend to Niles is to fly which takes 1h 48m and costs $45 - $280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $29 - $65 and takes 3h 12m, you could also bus and line 56 bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 40m.
What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Niles, IL, USA?
United Airlines flies from South Bend (SBN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $26–55 and the journey takes 2h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from South Bend to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
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
- $26–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Jefferson & Washington to Jefferson Park Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Jefferson & Washington to Jefferson Park Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact 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
- $13–26
- 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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
South Bend to Niles bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Niles is 1h behind South Bend. It is currently 10:53 PM in South Bend and 9:53 PM in Niles.
South Bend to Niles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Bend to Niles is 104 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from South Bend to Niles.
There are 1213+ hotels available in Niles.