Rome2Rio

How to get fromBrainerd to South Bendby plane, taxi, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Amtrak)

Find Transport to South Bend

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane BRD - SBN
    6h 29m
    $128–640

  2. Drive  621.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brainerd to South Bendcar car 621.9 mi
    10h 43m
    $114–164

  3. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the taxi from Brainerd to Staples Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Staples Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    14h 27m
    $230–451

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus bus
    15h 20m
    $117–187

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    14h 45m
    $162–347

  6. Bus, train via Minneapolis Airport (MSP)

    1. Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    15h 11m
    $183–353

  7. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    3. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationbus bus
    17h 45m
    $145–232

Brainerd to South Bend by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration15h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$117Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Brainerd to South Bend.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 516.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 29m

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) 4 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.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There