There are 6 ways to get from Wauconda to South Bend by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)
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 Fox River Grove to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
3h 59m$81–118Drive 128.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wauconda to South Bendcar 128.6 mi
2h 42m$24–34Train, bus
- Take the train from Fox River Grove to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
- Take the bus from Chicago to South Bendbus Bsb 26 / ...
4h 21m$49–66Train, fly
- Take the train from Fox River Grove to Irving Parktrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN)plane ORD - SBN
3h 45m$90–403Train via Grayslake
- Take the train from Grayslake to Chicago Union Stationtrain Md-N
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
4h 12m$78–115Line 56 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Jeffersonbus 56
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 19m
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wauconda to South Bend is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Wauconda to South Bend is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Wauconda to South Bend station. However, there are services departing from Hawthorn Mall and arriving at South Bend Station via Golf Mill Station, Jefferson Park Transit Center and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Wauconda to South Bend station. However, there are services departing from Fox River Grove and arriving at South Bend Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Wauconda and South Bend is 130 miles. The road distance is 129.4 miles.
The best way to get from Wauconda to South Bend without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs $80 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Wauconda to South Bend, including transfers.
Wauconda to South Bend bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Jefferson Park Transit Center station.
Wauconda to South Bend train services, operated by Metra, depart from Fox River Grove station.
The best way to get from Wauconda to South Bend is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs $80 - $120. Alternatively, you can line 56 bus and bus, which costs and takes 5h 19m.
What companies run services between Wauconda, IL, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Wauconda to South Bend Station via Fox River Grove, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Wauconda to South Bend Station via Hawthorn Mall, Golf Mill Station, Jefferson Park Transit Center - Bus Stop B, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Washington & Jefferson, and Chicago Union Station in around 5h 19m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–340
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Fox River Grove to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Fox River Grove to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Fox River Grove to Irving Park
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Grayslake to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- 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
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Chicago to South Bend
- 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 Chicago to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Jefferson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 20 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
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Wauconda to South Bend bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Washington & Jefferson station.
South Bend is 1h ahead of Wauconda. It is currently 3:25 PM in Wauconda and 4:25 PM in South Bend.
Wauconda to South Bend train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wauconda to South Bend is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Wauconda to South Bend.
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