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How to get fromAlton to South Bendby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Alton to South Bend by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane STL - SBN
    4h 3m
    $160–677

  2. Drive 342.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alton to South Bendcar car 342.8 mi
    6h 13m
    $63–91

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Alton Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    6h 46m
    $116–237

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bendbus bus South Bend
    10h 42m
    $108–168

  5. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Alton Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 46m
    $119–227

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to South Bend (SBN) flights

Calendar101Weekly Planes
Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 319.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Alton, IL, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to South Bend (SBN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alton to South Bend Station via Alton Station and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 46m.

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