Our Recommended Way To Travel From Afar
For anyone who can not easily drive to South Bend, the most inexpensive way to travel is by a combination of plane and train. Fly into either O’Hare Airport (ORD) or Midway Airport (MDW) in Chicago. From the airport, take the “L” Train to downtown Chicago. Then hop on the South Shore Line train from Millenium Station in downtown Chicago and take it to the South Bend Airport (SBN). Though it requires a little bit of walking in downtown Chicago, this method of travel is on average several hundred dollars cheaper than flying directly to the South Bend Airport. Chicago has an underground walkway system called the Pedway which you can take from the “L” Train stations to Millenium Station. If you require ADA accessible travel routes, it is possible to use this travel method, but will be more inconvenient than flying directly to SBN.
By Air
O’Hare Airport in Chicago (ORD) is located on the northwest side of Chicago. Fly into O’Hare and follow the large signs to the Blue Line. Purchase an ‘L’ Train Fare from a kiosk for $2.50, and take the train to the Washington station. Exit the train at the Washington station and either walk up to street level, or use the Pedway underground walkway system to walk the 3 blocks to Millenium Station. At Millenium Station, purchase a ticket for the South Shore Line train to South Bend(end of the line) from either a kiosk, the ticket teller booth, or from a conductor on the train for $14.25. Take the train all the way to the South Bend Airport.
Midway Airport in Chicago (MDW) is located on the southwest side of Chicago. Fly into Midway and follow the large signs to the Orange Line. Purchase an ‘L’ Train Fare from a kiosk for $2.50, and take the train to the Washington/Wabash station. Exit the train at the Washington/Wabash station and either walk up to street level, or use the Pedway underground walkway system to walk the 3 blocks to Millenium Station. At Millenium Station, purchase a ticket for the South Shore Line train to South Bend(end of the line) from either a kiosk, the ticket teller booth, or from a conductor on the train for $14.25. Take the train all the way to the South Bend Airport.
South Bend Airport (SBN) is only a few miles away from our venues and hotels in downtown South Bend, and connects the city to the world with more than 20 flights a day to world hubs at Chicago O’Hare, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Charlotte, Dallas/Ft. Worth, and Atlanta on flights from American Airlines, Delta Airlines, Allegiant Air and United Airlines.
- Route map of all non-stop air service to South Bend
- Information on airlines that fly to and from SBN
The Doubletree Hotel provides complimentary airport shuttle service for registered guests. The shuttle is available by request. Call the hotel at 1-574-234-2000 to request a shuttle.
Additional ground transportation options from the airport to downtown include car rental, independent airport shuttles, taxi, uber, limousine, and public city bus SBTranspo Route 4, which stops about 3 blocks from our hotels and venues. See this page for all ground transportation options.
By Car
South Bend is located along I-90. Driving times to South Bend from major Midwestern cities:
| Chicago: 1.5 Hours | St. Louis: 5.5 Hours | Minneapolis: 8 Hours |
| Des Moines: 6.5 Hours | Indianapolis: 2.5 Hours | Cincinnati: 4 Hours |
| Detroit: 3.5 Hours | Madison, WI: 4 Hours | Cleveland: 4 Hours |
By Bus
Megabus now serves South Bend with a terminal at South Street Station, just 4 blocks away from our hotels, with service from over 20 destinations in four surrounding states including Chicago.
Greyhound bus lines also serves South Bend from South Street Station, just 4 blocks away from our hotels. Greyhound buses can be caught nationwide.
By Train
South Shore Line serves South Bend to and from Chicago with several stops along that route. This is our recommended way to get from Chicago to South Bend. The train disembarks at the South Bend Airport which provides easy access to several methods of transportation to the hotels and venues.
Amtrak serves South Bend with a station located about 2 miles west of our hotels and venues. City Bus Route 4 can be caught from the Amtrak station into the center of downtown South Bend.