The distance from Chicago to Notre Dame (University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana) is approximately 94 to 95 miles (about 152 kilometers) by road. Driving usually takes around 1 hour and 41 minutes to 2 hours, depending on traffic and exact starting/ending points. The distance as the crow flies (direct air distance) between Chicago and Notre Dame is about 117 kilometers. The route typically follows Interstate highways I-90 and I-80.