What is the cheapest way to get from South Bend to Peoria?

The cheapest way to get from South Bend to Peoria is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from South Bend to Peoria?

The fastest way to get from South Bend to Peoria is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs $35 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between South Bend and Peoria?

No, there is no direct bus from South Bend to Peoria. However, there are services departing from South Bend, IN and arriving at Peoria via Clinton Blue Line Station, Cermak & Pulaski, North Riverside Park Mall and Oakbrook Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.

How far is it from South Bend to Peoria?

The distance between South Bend and Peoria is 294 miles. The road distance is 217.7 miles.

How do I travel from South Bend to Peoria without a car?

The best way to get from South Bend to Peoria without a car is to train and bus via Galesburg which takes 7h 36m and costs $90 - $190.

How long does it take to get from South Bend to Peoria?

It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from South Bend to Peoria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the South Bend to Peoria bus from?

South Bend to Peoria bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from South Bend, IN station.

Bus or fly from South Bend to Peoria?

The best way to get from South Bend to Peoria is to bus via Chicago which takes 8h 12m and costs $65 - $95. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $60 - $350 and takes 4h 43m.

Where does the South Bend to Peoria bus arrive?

South Bend to Peoria bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Chicago station.

What is the time difference between South Bend and Peoria?

Peoria is 1h behind South Bend. It is currently 9:57 PM in South Bend and 8:57 PM in Peoria.

Can I drive from South Bend to Peoria?

Yes, the driving distance between South Bend to Peoria is 218 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from South Bend to Peoria.

Where can I stay near Peoria?

There are 123+ hotels available in Peoria.

South Bend to Peoria - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from South Bend to Peoria by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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Train, bus via Galesburg (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus
7h 36m
$91–187
Drive 216.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from South Bend to Peoriacar 216.4 mi
4h 12m
$40–57
Bus via Chicago
1. Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Chicagobus Columbus / ...
2. Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Peoriabus Peoria line
8h 12m
$67–95
Fly from South Bend
1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane SBN - PIA
4h 43m
$60–348
Train, bus
1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
2. Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Peoriabus Peoria line
8h 28m
$75–123
Bus
1. Take the bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Peoriabus Peoria line
8h 28m
$79–109
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane ORD - PIA
6h 13m
$59–321

South Bend to Peoria by train and bus (Amtrak)

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7h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 291.9 mi
Duration: 7h 36m

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

You can take a bus from South Bend, IN to Peoria via Chicago, Clinton Blue Line Station, Pulaski & Cermak, Cermak & Pulaski, North Riverside Park Mall, and Oakbrook Mall in around 8h 12m. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to Peoria International Airport (PIA) every 4 hours.

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