There are 6 ways to get from South Bend to Racine by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, plane, or bus
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 Sturtevant Amtrak Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
5h 24m$39–89Drive 155.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Bend to Racinecar 155.2 mi
3h 23m$29–41Bus
- Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Chicagobus Columbus / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus FlixBus 2548 / ...
5h 59m$30–52Train, fly
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane ORD - MKE
6h 39m$631–1,016Train via Kenosha
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Kenoshatrain Up-N
6h 38m$33–66Bus, train
- Take the bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Kenoshatrain Up-N
6h 38m$34–52
South Bend to Racine by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from South Bend to Racine is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 23m.
The fastest way to get from South Bend to Racine is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from South Bend to Racine. However, there are services departing from South Bend, IN and arriving at MLK Jr and State via Chicago Bus Station and Mitchell Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from South Bend station to Racine station. However, there are services departing from South Bend Station and arriving at Sturtevant Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
The distance between South Bend and Racine is 155 miles. The road distance is 156.1 miles.
The best way to get from South Bend to Racine without a car is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs $35 - $90.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from South Bend to Racine, including transfers.
South Bend to Racine bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from South Bend, IN station.
South Bend to Racine train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from South Bend Station.
The best way to get from South Bend to Racine is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs $35 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 5h 59m.
What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Racine, WI, USA?
You can take a train from South Bend Station to Transit Center E via Chicago Union Station, Sturtevant Amtrak Station, and Amtrak Station in around 5h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Bend, IN to MLK Jr and State via Chicago Bus Station, Milwaukee Mitchell Airport, and Mitchell Airport in around 5h 59m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–340
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
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Sturtevant Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from South Bend, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- Website
- Barons Bus
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Booking & Getting There
South Bend to Racine bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Chicago station.
Racine is 1h behind South Bend. It is currently 2:12 PM in South Bend and 1:12 PM in Racine.
South Bend to Racine train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Bend to Racine is 156 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from South Bend to Racine.
There are 45+ hotels available in Racine.