IN → IL · about 74 miles
South Bend to Chicago bus & train schedule
Barons Bus Lines, Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run 48 direct buses and trains a week from South Bend to Chicago. The fastest takes 1 hour 45 minutes; the first departure leaves at 7:51 AM and the last at 9:35 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 48
- Fastest trip
- 1h 45m
- First departure
- 7:51 AM
- Last departure
- 9:35 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company | Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:51 AM | 8:45 AM | 1h 54m | Daily | South Bend Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 7:51 AM | 9:45 AM | 2h 54m | Mon from Nov 2 | South Bend Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 9:07 AM | 10:12 AM | 2h 05m | Daily | South Bend Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 9:07 AM | 11:12 AM | 3h 05m | Mon | South Bend Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 12:30 PM | 1:25 PM | 1h 55m | Daily except Wed | South Bend Transpo S St Station to Chicago Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 6:55 PM | 8:05 PM | 2h 10m | Daily | South Bend Transpo S St Station to Chicago Bus Station | Greyhound Full timetable | No online booking link |
| 8:50 PM New | 9:35 PM | 1h 45m | Daily | South Bend to Chicago | Barons Bus Lines Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
| 9:35 PM | 10:55 PM | 2h 20m | Daily | South Bend to Chicago | Barons Bus Lines Full timetable | Book (carrier website) |
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Where to board in South Bend
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Return trip: Chicago to South Bend
Questions
How long is the bus or train from South Bend to Chicago?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 1 hour 45 minutes; the typical trip is 2 hours 5 minutes.
What time is the first departure from South Bend to Chicago?
The earliest departure is at 7:51 AM (Tue–Sun) and the last at 9:35 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from South Bend to Chicago?
Barons Bus Lines, Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in South Bend?
Buses and trains to Chicago leave from South Bend bus stop, South Bend Amtrak Station and South Bend Transpo S St Station.