There are 5 ways to get from University of Chicago to Notre Dame by train, bus (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from 57th St. to South Bend Airporttrain Eastbound from Chicago
2h 23m$33–38Drive 87.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from University of Chicago to Notre Damecar 87.6 mi
1h 37m$16–24Line 4 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Cottage Grove & 58th Street to Balbo & Michiganbus 2 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 47m$52–72Train, fly
- Take the train from 55th - 56th - 57th St. to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN)plane ORD - SBN
3h 43m$70–404Train via 57th St.
- Take the train from 57th St. to South Bend Airporttrain Ssl
2h 25m$33–38
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from University of Chicago to Notre Dame is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from University of Chicago to Notre Dame is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from University of Chicago to Notre Dame station. However, there are services departing from Cottage Grove & 58th Street and arriving at South Bend Station via Congress Plaza & Michigan and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from University of Chicago to Notre Dame. However, there are services departing from 57th St. and arriving at South Bend Airport via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
The distance between University of Chicago and Notre Dame is 89 miles. The road distance is 88.1 miles.
The best way to get from University of Chicago to Notre Dame without a car is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs $32 - $38.
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from University of Chicago to Notre Dame, including transfers.
University of Chicago to Notre Dame bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Cottage Grove & 58th Street station.
University of Chicago to Notre Dame train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from 57th St. station.
The best way to get from University of Chicago to Notre Dame is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs $32 - $38. Alternatively, you can line 4 bus and bus, which costs $50 - $75 and takes 3h 47m.
What companies run services between University of Chicago, IL, USA and Notre Dame, IN, USA?
South Shore Line operates a train from 57th St. to South Bend Airport every 4 hours. Tickets cost $12–14 and the journey takes 1h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from University of Chicago to Notre Dame via Cottage Grove & 58th Street, Balbo & Michigan, Congress Plaza & Michigan, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, and South Bend Station in around 3h 47m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–370
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from 57th St. to South Bend Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–14
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $12–14
Train from 57th St. to South Bend Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–14
- Schedules at
- South Shore Line
- Adults 14-64
- $12–14
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from 55th - 56th - 57th St. to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $3–5
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Cottage Grove & 58th Street to Balbo & Michigan
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
University of Chicago to Notre Dame bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Balbo & Michigan station.
University of Chicago to Notre Dame train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at South Bend Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between University of Chicago to Notre Dame is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from University of Chicago to Notre Dame.
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