There are 5 ways to get from South Bend to Shedd Aquarium by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from South Bend Transpo to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sationtrain Westbound to Chicago / ...
2h 35m$16–25Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
2h 55m$30–58Drive 88.7 mi
- Drive from South Bend to Shedd Aquariumcar 88.7 mi
1h 49m$17–24Fly
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SBN - ORD
2h 23m$46–272Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 55m$32–44
South Bend to Shedd Aquarium by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Bend to Shedd Aquarium is to bus and train which costs $16 - $26 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from South Bend to Shedd Aquarium is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from South Bend station to Shedd Aquarium. However, there are services departing from South Bend Station and arriving at Solidarity Drive & Aquarium via Clinton & Quincy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from South Bend station to Shedd Aquarium station. However, there are services departing from South Bend Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between South Bend and Shedd Aquarium is 91 miles. The road distance is 89.2 miles.
The best way to get from South Bend to Shedd Aquarium without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 35m and costs $16 - $26.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from South Bend to Shedd Aquarium, including transfers.
South Bend to Shedd Aquarium bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from South Bend Station.
South Bend to Shedd Aquarium train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from South Bend Station.
The best way to get from South Bend to Shedd Aquarium is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs $29 - $60. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $45 - $280 and takes 2h 23m, you could also bus, which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 55m.
What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Shedd Aquarium, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $26–55 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from South Bend (SBN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 4 hours.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from South Bend to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sation
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–8
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $7–8
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
- $26–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from South Bend Transpo to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from South Bend Transpo to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from South Bend Transpo to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
South Bend to Shedd Aquarium bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Shedd Aquarium is 1h behind South Bend. It is currently 1:49 PM in South Bend and 12:49 PM in Shedd Aquarium.
South Bend to Shedd Aquarium train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Bend to Shedd Aquarium is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from South Bend to Shedd Aquarium.
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