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

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There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to South Bend by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane DSM - SBN
    4h 3m
    $163–839

  2. Drive 404.6 mi

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

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicagobus bus Btw 1202 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Bend Transpobus bus Greyhound US0164 / ...
    8h 40m
    $100–145

  4. Bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Bend Transpobus bus Greyhound US0164 / ...
    9h 35m
    $95–139

  5. Bus, train

    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
    $132–241

Des Moines to South Bend by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration8h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 390 mi
  • Duration: 4h 3m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to South Bend (SBN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to South Bend Transpo via Chicago Bus Station in around 8h 40m.

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