HUB hero image

How to Travel from

Chicago to South Bend

by Train, Bus or Car

Chicago
→
+0 →
South Bend
Transport search to South Bend
Simply select points
A and B, and we will create
a convenient route for you 👍
United States of America Chicago South Bend
Chicago
→
+0 →
South Bend
Building a composite car route
Simply select points
A and B, and we will create
a convenient route for you 👍
To build a composite route, click the "Add point" button.
You can also move and delete intermediate points.
Cheapest
Best Offer!
Car
1 h 39 min
150 km.
from $8
Composite Route Car Only
Schedule

Chicago, United States of America → South Bend, United States of America

All
05 Apr 2026
April 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
May 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
June 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
July 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
August 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
September 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
October 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
November 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
December 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
January 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
February 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
March 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
1
2
3
4
All days
06 Apr, Mon
07 Apr, Tue
08 Apr, Wed
09 Apr, Thu
10 Apr, Fri

One way to Travel from Chicago to South Bend

Composite routes from Chicago to South Bend

Cheapest
1 h 39 min
Car
150 km.
from $8

Transport providers

Airlines

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to South
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$760.87

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to South
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.87–$76.09

South Shore Line

Phone:
+1 219-926-5744
Website:
mysouthshoreline.com/
Train from Van Buren St. to Gary
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.59–$7.93

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago to South
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.98–$76.09
Bus from Gary, IN to South
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.13–$65.22

Barons Bus

Phone:
+1 888-378-3823
Email:
Website:
baronsbus.com/
Bus from Chicago to South
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.70–$41.30
Bus from Gary, IN to South
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$5.43–$36.96

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to South Bend, IN?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to South Bend, IN is to drive which costs $16.30 - $25 and takes 1h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to South Bend, IN?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to South Bend, IN is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs $20.65 - $86.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and South Bend, IN?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago and arriving at South Bend, IN. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 50m.

How far is it from Chicago to South Bend, IN?

The distance between Chicago and South Bend, IN is 138 km. The road distance is 152.6 km.

How do I travel from Chicago to South Bend, IN without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to South Bend, IN without a car is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs $20.65 - $86.96 .

How long does it take to get from Chicago to South Bend, IN?

It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Chicago to South Bend, IN, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chicago to South Bend, IN bus from?

Chicago to South Bend, IN bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Chicago station.

Train, bus or fly from Chicago to South Bend, IN?

The best way to get from Chicago to South Bend, IN is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs $20.65 - $86.96 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5.98 - $76.09 and takes 1h 50m, you could also fly, which costs $130.43 - $434.78 and takes 2h 51m.

Where does the Chicago to South Bend, IN bus arrive?

Chicago to South Bend, IN bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at South Bend, IN station.

What is the time difference between Chicago and South Bend, IN?

South Bend, IN is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 07:03 in Chicago and 08:03 in South Bend, IN.

Can I drive from Chicago to South Bend, IN?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to South Bend, IN is 153 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Chicago to South Bend, IN.

How do I get a bus ticket from Chicago to South Bend, IN?

Book your Chicago to South Bend, IN bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near South Bend, IN?

There are 190+ hotels available in South Bend, IN. Prices start at $45.18 per night.
→
+0 →
Transport search
Transport search