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How to get fromGrand Rapids to South Bendby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Grand Rapids to South Bend by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus via Kalamazoo

    best
    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gary to South Bendbus bus
    6h 10m
    $40–74

  2. Drive  111.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to South Bendcar car 111.2 mi
    1h 59m
    $19–28

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    6h 37m
    $143–225

  4. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 37m

Grand Rapids to South Bend by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration6h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 226.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Grand Rapids to South Bend via Kalamazoo Bus Stop, Gary Bus Station, and Gary in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to South Bend Station via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 37m.

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