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

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

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  1. Fly to South Bend

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane DSM - SBN
    4h 9m
    $134–741

  2. Bus via South Bend, IN

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus bus Chicago / ...
    9h 50m
    $65–104

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    9h 43m
    $72–131

  4. Drive  404.6 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to South Bendcar car 404.6 mi
    6h 58m
    $74–107

  5. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DSM - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    4h 52m
    $89–411

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 43m
    $73–116

  7. Bus, train via Galesburg

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    10h 54m
    $87–195

Des Moines to South Bend by bus, foot, and train

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration9h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 390 mi
  • Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Des Moines (DSM) to South Bend (SBN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to South Bend Station via Chicago Bus Station and Chicago Union Station in around 9h 43m.

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