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How to get fromWaukegan to South Bendby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Waukegan to South Bend by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    3h 53m
    $36–65

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus bus Chicago
    4h 15m
    $22–37

  3. Drive 129.9 mi

    1. Drive from Waukegan to South Bendcar car 129.9 mi
    2h 36m
    $24–35

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane ORD - SBN
    4h 21m
    $68–410

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Tornado Bus Co - Chicagobus bus Milwaukee
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 37m
    $70–175

Waukegan to South Bend by train and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration3h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 119.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Waukegan, IL, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?

You can take a train from Waukegan to South Bend Station via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to South Bend Station via California & 35th Street, Sox-35th Red Line Station, LaSalle & 35th Street, Clark & Harrison, and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 37m.

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