What is the cheapest way to get from East Lansing to South Bend?

The cheapest way to get from East Lansing to South Bend is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Lansing to South Bend?

The fastest way to get from East Lansing to South Bend is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between East Lansing and South Bend?

No, there is no direct bus from East Lansing to South Bend. However, there are services departing from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE and arriving at South Bend, IN via East Lansing Amtrak Station and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.

Is there a direct train between East Lansing and South Bend?

No, there is no direct train from East Lansing station to South Bend station. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at South Bend Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.

How far is it from East Lansing to South Bend?

The distance between East Lansing and South Bend is 127 miles. The road distance is 140.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from East Lansing to South Bend without a car is to train which takes 7h 29m and costs $90 - $200.

How long does it take to get from East Lansing to South Bend?

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from East Lansing to South Bend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Lansing to South Bend bus from?

East Lansing to South Bend bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.

Where do I catch the East Lansing to South Bend train from?

East Lansing to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.

Train, bus or fly from East Lansing to South Bend?

The best way to get from East Lansing to South Bend is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs $130 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $200 and takes 7h 29m, you could also bus, which costs $90 - $140 and takes 7h 54m.

Where does the East Lansing to South Bend bus arrive?

East Lansing to South Bend bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Where does the East Lansing to South Bend train arrive?

East Lansing to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from East Lansing to South Bend?

Yes, the driving distance between East Lansing to South Bend is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from East Lansing to South Bend.

How do I get a train ticket from East Lansing to South Bend?

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How do I get a bus ticket from East Lansing to South Bend?

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There are 6 ways to get from East Lansing to South Bend by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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Fly from Capital Region International Airport
best
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to South Bend (SBN)plane LAN - SBN
4h 10m
$131–648
Drive 139.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from East Lansing to South Bendcar 139.7 mi
2h 45m
$26–37
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
7h 29m
$93–196
Bus
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus Chicago
7h 54m
$90–138
Bus to Detroit, fly
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Marriott to DTW McNamara Terminalbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)plane DTW - SBN
4h 19m
$95–598
Bus via Benton Harbor
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Greyhound Benton Harborbus
2. Take the bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Gary to South Bend, INbus
8h
$45–84

East Lansing to South Bend by bus and train (Amtrak)

7Weekly Services

7h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 126.1 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to South Bend (SBN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE to South Bend Station via Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 29m.

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