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

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There are 5 ways to get from South Bend to Oak Forest 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 Oak Foresttrain train Ri
    3h 27m
    $50–76

  2. Drive  83 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Bend to Oak Forestcar car 83 mi
    1h 40m
    $15–22

  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 Oak Foresttrain train Ri
    3h 27m

  4. 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 Oak Foresttrain train
    3h 19m
    $48–248

  5. Bus, line 352 bus

    1. Take the bus from South Bend to Garybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J to Pace Harvey TC Bay Bbus bus 352
    3h 48m
    $17–28

South Bend to Oak Forest by train and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration3h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 104.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 27m

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

You can take a train from South Bend Station to Oak Forest via Chicago Union Station and LaSalle Street in around 3h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Bend to 159th St & Laramie Ave via Gary, Gary Bus Station, Chicago, 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay J, and Pace Harvey TC Bay C in around 3h 48m.

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