There are 5 ways to get from South Bend to Peru by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, bus, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
4h 52m$98–170Drive 159.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Bend to Perucar 159.7 mi
2h 59m$30–43Bus
- Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Chicagobus Columbus / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Oglesbybus Greyhound US0145S
6h 32m$58–97Train, bus
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Oglesbybus Greyhound US0145S
7h 1m$71–126Bus via South Bend Station
- Take the bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Oglesbybus Greyhound US0145S
7h 1m$74–113
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Bend to Peru is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 59m.
The fastest way to get from South Bend to Peru is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from South Bend to Peru. However, there are services departing from South Bend, IN and arriving at Oglesby via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from South Bend station to Peru station. However, there are services departing from South Bend Station and arriving at Mendota Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
The distance between South Bend and Peru is 183 miles. The road distance is 160.7 miles.
The best way to get from South Bend to Peru without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs $95 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from South Bend to Peru, including transfers.
South Bend to Peru bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from South Bend, IN station.
South Bend to Peru train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from South Bend Station.
The best way to get from South Bend to Peru is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs $95 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $100 and takes 6h 32m.
What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Peru, IL, USA?
You can take a train from South Bend Station to Peru via Chicago Union Station and Mendota Station in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Bend, IN to Peru via Chicago Bus Station and Oglesby in around 6h 32m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from South Bend, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from South Bend, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Oglesby
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Oglesby
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Oglesby
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from South Bend, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
South Bend to Peru bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Chicago station.
Peru is 1h behind South Bend. It is currently 2:49 AM in South Bend and 1:49 AM in Peru.
South Bend to Peru train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Bend to Peru is 161 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from South Bend to Peru.
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