There are 4 ways to get from Fargo to South Bend by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to South Bend (SBN)plane FAR - SBN
4h 22m$207–1,032Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Fargo to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus
16h 40m$134–231Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
15h 45m$210–460Drive 729.7 mi
- Drive from Fargo to South Bendcar 729.7 mi
12h 13m$134–193
Fargo to South Bend by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fargo to South Bend is to bus which costs $130 - $240 and takes 16h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Fargo to South Bend is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs $200 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Fargo to South Bend. However, there are services departing from Fargo and arriving at South Bend, IN via Minneapolis Bus Station and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Fargo station to South Bend station. However, there are services departing from Fargo Amtrak Station and arriving at South Bend Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 45m.
The distance between Fargo and South Bend is 644 miles. The road distance is 733.9 miles.
The best way to get from Fargo to South Bend without a car is to train which takes 15h 45m and costs $210 - $460.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Fargo to South Bend, including transfers.
Fargo to South Bend bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Fargo station.
Fargo to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fargo Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Fargo to South Bend is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs $200 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $210 - $460 and takes 15h 45m, you could also bus, which costs $130 - $240 and takes 16h 40m.
What companies run services between Fargo, ND, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to South Bend (SBN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fargo Amtrak Station to South Bend Station via Chicago Union Station in around 15h 45m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,100
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to South Bend via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–410
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Fargo to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–90
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- Website
- Barons Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Fargo to South Bend bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
South Bend is 1h ahead of Fargo. It is currently 5:33 PM in Fargo and 6:33 PM in South Bend.
Fargo to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fargo to South Bend is 734 miles. It takes approximately 12h 13m to drive from Fargo to South Bend.
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