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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    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
    $85–170

  2. Drive 111.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to South Bendcar car 111.2 mi
    1h 59m
    $21–30

  3. 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
    $96–136

  4. Bus via South Bend, IN

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2552
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus bus Chicago
    6h 40m

Grand Rapids to South Bend by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration6h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 259.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 37m

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

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

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