There are 5 ways to get from South Bend to Palatine by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from South Bend to Chicagobus Bsb 21 / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Palatinetrain Up-Nw
3h 13m$22–34Drive 116.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Bend to Palatinecar 116.9 mi
2h 25m$21–30Train
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Palatinetrain Up-Nw
3h 35m$53–80Fly, train
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SBN - ORD
- Take the train from Irving Park to Palatinetrain
3h 1m$48–248Bus, train via South Bend Station
- Take the bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Palatinetrain Up-Nw
3h 48m
South Bend to Palatine by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from South Bend to Palatine is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from South Bend to Palatine is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct train from South Bend station to Palatine. However, there are services departing from South Bend Station and arriving at Palatine via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between South Bend and Palatine is 121 miles. The road distance is 117.6 miles.
The best way to get from South Bend to Palatine without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 13m and costs $22 - $35.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from South Bend to Palatine, including transfers.
South Bend to Palatine train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from South Bend Station.
Palatine is 1h behind South Bend. It is currently 8:23 PM in South Bend and 7:23 PM in Palatine.
South Bend to Palatine train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Bend to Palatine is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from South Bend to Palatine.
What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Palatine, IL, USA?
You can take a train from South Bend Station to Palatine via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 3h 35m.
- 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 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $28–220
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago OTC to Palatine
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Chicago OTC to Palatine
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Irving Park to Palatine
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Chicago OTC to Palatine
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
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
- $45–75
- 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 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
- $17–26
- 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
- $15–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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
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