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How to get fromWilmette to South Bendby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Wilmette to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    3h 9m
    $34–63

  2. Line 147 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Washingtonbus bus 147
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus bus Chicago
    4h 35m
    $16–30

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Wilmette to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    3h 9m
    $37–53

  4. Drive 105.7 mi

    1. Drive from Wilmette to South Bendcar car 105.7 mi
    2h 10m
    $20–28

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Wilmette to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane ORD - SBN
    3h 37m
    $72–419

Wilmette to South Bend by train and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration3h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 98.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 9m

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

You can take a train from Wilmette to South Bend Station via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 3h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Street & Lawndale to South Bend, IN via Paulina & Howard Terminal, Michigan & Washington, Harrison & Jefferson, and Chicago in around 4h 35m.

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