There are 6 ways to get from Grand Forks to South Bend by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Grand Forks International Airport
best- Fly from Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) to South Bend (SBN)plane GFK - SBN
6h$141–637Bus via Fargo
- Take the bus from Grand Forks to Fargobus
- 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
18h 55m$168–287Bus, train
- Take the bus from Grand Forks to Fargobus
- Take the bus from Fargo(NDU) to Detroit Lakesbus
- Take the train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain
19h 12m$268–530Drive 808.2 mi
- Drive from Grand Forks to South Bendcar 808.2 mi
13h 29m$148–213Taxi to Hector International Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Grand Forks to Fargo-Airport-FARtaxi
- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to South Bend (SBN)plane FAR - SBN
5h 2m$346–1,184Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Forks to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationbus
20h 10m$179–293
Grand Forks to South Bend by bus, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Forks to South Bend is to drive which costs $140 - $220 and takes 13h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Forks to South Bend is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $340 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Forks to South Bend. However, there are services departing from Grand Forks and arriving at South Bend, IN via Fargo, Minneapolis Bus Station and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 55m.
The distance between Grand Forks and South Bend is 701 miles. The road distance is 812.9 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Forks to South Bend without a car is to bus via Fargo which takes 18h 55m and costs $160 - $290.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Grand Forks to South Bend, including transfers.
Grand Forks to South Bend bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Grand Forks station.
The best way to get from Grand Forks to South Bend is to fly which takes 6h and costs $140 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via Fargo, which costs $160 - $290 and takes 18h 55m.
Grand Forks to South Bend bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Fargo station.
South Bend is 1h ahead of Grand Forks. It is currently 12:03 AM in Grand Forks and 1:03 AM in South Bend.
What companies run services between Grand Forks, ND, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?
Delta flies from Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) to South Bend (SBN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Forks to South Bend, IN via Fargo, Minneapolis Bus Station, and Chicago in around 18h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Grand Forks International Airport to South Bend via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Grand Forks International Airport to South Bend via Minneapolis, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Hector International Airport to South Bend via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $190–400
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Grand Forks to Fargo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $28–40
Bus from Fargo to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–90
Bus from Grand Forks to Fargo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $28–40
Bus from Fargo(NDU) to Detroit Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $22–35
Bus from Grand Forks to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $80–120
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Yes, the driving distance between Grand Forks to South Bend is 813 miles. It takes approximately 13h 29m to drive from Grand Forks to South Bend.
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