Chicago to South Bend Car Service: One Flat Rate, Both Directions
Private Car or Sprinter Between Chicago, O’Hare, Midway and South Bend
A private car between Chicago and South Bend is about 95 miles and 1 hour 45 minutes door to door, with no change of trains in Michigan City and no waiting on the South Shore Line platform. Ready to Ride Chicago runs this route every week for Notre Dame families, Saint Mary’s and Holy Cross parents, visiting teams’ guests, and business travelers who would rather work than drive the Indiana Toll Road. One flat rate, confirmed before you book, licensed chauffeur included, and the same price on a game weekend as on a Tuesday in March.
We cover Chicago to South Bend, South Bend to Chicago, and both airports: O’Hare and Midway on the Chicago side, South Bend International (SBN) on the Indiana side. Sedans for up to 3, SUVs for up to 6, and the Mercedes Sprinter for up to 14 with luggage.
Flat Rates, Chicago to South Bend and Back
Rates below include the chauffeur and gratuity. The price is per vehicle, not per person, and it is the same in either direction.
| Route (either direction) | Sedan (3) | SUV (6) | Sprinter (14) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Chicago ↔ South Bend / Notre Dame | $385 | $418 | $888 |
| O’Hare (ORD) ↔ South Bend / Notre Dame | $440 | $475 | $1,018 |
| Midway (MDW) ↔ South Bend / Notre Dame | from $380 | from $413 | from $875 |
SUV rate shown is the Lincoln Navigator; the Cadillac Escalade ESV and Mercedes S-Class are available at a higher rate. Round trips with waiting time (a game, a graduation, a meeting) are quoted as one flat number: call or text (312) 722-8966. Flights are tracked at O’Hare, Midway and SBN, so a delay costs you nothing.
Notre Dame Game Days and Campus Weekends
On home weekends Notre Dame Stadium fills with 77,000 people and the last three miles take longer than the first ninety. We drop at the gate closest to your section, stay in the South Bend area during the game, and collect you at a pre-agreed spot so you skip the parking lots and the post-game crawl.
2026 home games still to come
- Saturday, November 7: Miami (FL), 7:30 pm ET
- Saturday, November 14: Boston College, 3:30 pm ET
- Saturday, November 21: SMU, 7:30 pm ET
South Bend is on Eastern Time, one hour ahead of Chicago. Your chauffeur schedules in the pickup’s local time and tells you the arrival in the destination’s, so a 3:30 kickoff never turns into a 2:30 surprise. Sprinters go first on these dates: book a week ahead and we hold the vehicle for the full day. We also run Junior Parents Weekend, commencement in May, campus visits, and the Notre Dame limo service for weddings at the Basilica.
Other South Bend Trips We Run
- South Bend International Airport (SBN) to and from Chicago, meet and greet at baggage claim
- Saint Mary’s College and Holy Cross College move-in, parents’ weekends and graduation
- Mishawaka, Granger and Elkhart business travel, including early-morning runs to O’Hare
- Four Winds Casino in New Buffalo and the Michigan wine country via South Bend
- Purdue, Valparaiso and northwest Indiana on request; ask for a flat quote
Chicago to South Bend FAQ
How long is the drive? About 1 hour 45 minutes from downtown Chicago and 2 hours from O’Hare, traffic depending. Game days add 30 to 60 minutes near campus.
Is the price per person or per vehicle? Per vehicle. A Sprinter for 14 costs the same whether 6 or 14 ride.
Do you wait during a game or event? Yes. Ask for a round trip with wait time and we quote it as one flat number.
Can you pick up at South Bend airport? Yes. SBN meet and greet at baggage claim, flight tracked.
What about the time difference? South Bend is on Eastern Time. We schedule in the local time of the pickup and tell you the arrival in the destination’s time.
How far ahead should I book? 48 hours for a sedan or SUV. For Notre Dame home games and graduation, a week or more for Sprinters.
Book Your Chicago to South Bend Car
Book online in a minute and the price is confirmed before you pay, or call or text (312) 722-8966 for a round trip, a group, or a custom stop. Chicago to South Bend, South Bend to Chicago, O’Hare, Midway and SBN: one flat rate, a licensed chauffeur, and the same price every day of the year.