There are 4 ways to get from South Bend to University Park by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to University Parktrain Me
5h 8m$35–67Drive 87.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Bend to University Parkcar 87.7 mi
1h 49m$16–24Bus, train
- Take the bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to University Parktrain Me
5h 8m$38–54Bus, line 358 bus
- Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Gary, INbus Columbus / ...
- Take the bus from Hegewisch South Shore Station to Pace Chicago Heights Terminal 4bus 358
5h 40m$18–30
South Bend to University Park by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Bend to University Park is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 49m.
The fastest way to get from South Bend to University Park is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from South Bend to University Park. However, there are services departing from South Bend, IN and arriving at 810-824 Sandra Dr via Hegewisch South Shore Station, Pace Chicago Hgts Terminal Bay 1 and Main St & Victory Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from South Bend station to University Park. However, there are services departing from South Bend Station and arriving at University Park via Van Buren St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
The distance between South Bend and University Park is 119 miles. The road distance is 88.2 miles.
The best way to get from South Bend to University Park without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs $30 - $70.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from South Bend to University Park, including transfers.
South Bend to University Park bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from South Bend, IN station.
South Bend to University Park train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from South Bend Station.
The best way to get from South Bend to University Park is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs $30 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 358 bus, which costs $18 - $30 and takes 5h 40m.
What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and University Park, IL, USA?
You can take a train from South Bend Station to 810-824 Sandra Dr via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, Van Buren St., University Park, and University Park Metra Station in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Bend, IN to 810-824 Sandra Dr via Gary, IN, Gary, Hegewisch, Hegewisch South Shore Station, Pace Chicago Hgts Terminal Bay 1, and Main St & Victory Dr in around 5h 40m.
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
- $25–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Van Buren St. to University Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Van Buren St. to University Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
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
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from South Bend, IN to Gary, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from South Bend, IN to Gary, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from South Bend, IN to Gary, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Hegewisch South Shore Station to Pace Chicago Heights Terminal 4
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
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More Questions & Answers
South Bend to University Park bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Gary, IN station.
University Park is 1h behind South Bend. It is currently 10:41 AM in South Bend and 9:41 AM in University Park.
South Bend to University Park train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Bend to University Park is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from South Bend to University Park.
There are 80+ hotels available in University Park.