What is the cheapest way to get from Brainerd to South Bend?

The cheapest way to get from Brainerd to South Bend is to bus which costs $110 - $200 and takes 15h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brainerd to South Bend?

The fastest way to get from Brainerd to South Bend is to fly which takes 6h 26m and costs $120 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Brainerd and South Bend?

No, there is no direct bus from Brainerd to South Bend. However, there are services departing from Brainerd and arriving at South Bend, IN via Minneapolis Bus Station and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 20m.

How far is it from Brainerd to South Bend?

The distance between Brainerd and South Bend is 520 miles. The road distance is 625.6 miles.

How do I travel from Brainerd to South Bend without a car?

The best way to get from Brainerd to South Bend without a car is to taxi and train which takes 14h 27m and costs $240 - $480.

How long does it take to get from Brainerd to South Bend?

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Brainerd to South Bend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brainerd to South Bend bus from?

Brainerd to South Bend bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Brainerd station.

Bus or fly from Brainerd to South Bend?

The best way to get from Brainerd to South Bend is to fly which takes 6h 26m and costs $120 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $200 and takes 15h 20m.

Where does the Brainerd to South Bend bus arrive?

Brainerd to South Bend bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.

What is the time difference between Brainerd and South Bend?

South Bend is 1h ahead of Brainerd. It is currently 3:56 PM in Brainerd and 4:56 PM in South Bend.

Can I drive from Brainerd to South Bend?

Yes, the driving distance between Brainerd to South Bend is 626 miles. It takes approximately 10h 43m to drive from Brainerd to South Bend.

Where can I stay near South Bend?

There are 240+ hotels available in South Bend.

Brainerd to South Bend - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Brainerd to South Bend by plane, taxi, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Amtrak)

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to South Bend (SBN)plane BRD - SBN
6h 26m
$128–590
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus
15h 20m
$111–199
Taxi, train (Amtrak)
1. Take the taxi from Brainerd to Staples Stationtaxi
2. Take the train from Staples Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain
14h 27m
$242–476
Drive 621.9 mi
1. Drive from Brainerd to South Bendcar 621.9 mi
10h 43m
$114–164
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus
2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain
14h 46m
$174–362
Bus, train via Minneapolis Airport (MSP)
1. Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus
2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain
15h 11m
$195–368
Bus via Madison
1. Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus
2. Take the bus from Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
3. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
4. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationbus
17h 47m
$149–237

Brainerd to South Bend by bus

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15h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 516.9 mi
Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Brainerd, MN, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?

Delta and United Airlines fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to South Bend (SBN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brainerd to South Bend, IN via Minneapolis Bus Station and Chicago in around 15h 20m.

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