There are 6 ways to get from South Bend to Van Buren Street Station by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Chicagobus Columbus / ...
2h 9m$13–26Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
2h 19m$29–57Drive 90.3 mi
- Drive from South Bend to Van Buren Street Stationcar 90.3 mi
1h 47m$17–24Fly
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SBN - ORD
2h 3m$46–272Bus via South Bend Station (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 19m$32–44Train via Van Buren Street Station (Amtrak)
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
2h 24m$25–55
South Bend to Van Buren Street Station by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Bend to Van Buren Street Station is to bus which costs $13 - $26 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from South Bend to Van Buren Street Station is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs $16 - $24.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from South Bend, IN and arriving at Chicago. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from South Bend Station station and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 5m.
The distance between South Bend and Van Buren Street Station is 92 miles. The road distance is 90.8 miles.
The best way to get from South Bend to Van Buren Street Station without a car is to bus which takes 2h 9m and costs $13 - $26.
The bus from South Bend, IN to Chicago takes 1h 45m including transfers and departs three times a day.
South Bend to Van Buren Street Station bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from South Bend, IN station.
South Bend to Van Buren Street Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from South Bend Station.
The best way to get from South Bend to Van Buren Street Station is to bus which takes 2h 9m and costs $13 - $26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $28 - $60 and takes 2h 19m, you could also fly, which costs $45 - $280 and takes 2h 3m.
What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Van Buren Street Station, IL, USA?
Barons Bus operates a bus from South Bend, IN to Chicago twice daily. Tickets cost $8–45 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $25–55 and the journey takes 2h 5m.
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- united.com
Flights from South Bend to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
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
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
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from South Bend, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- 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 Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from South Bend, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- 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 Van Buren Street Station bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Chicago station.
South Bend to Van Buren Street Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Bend to Van Buren Street Station is 91 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from South Bend to Van Buren Street Station.
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