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How to get fromGreat Falls to South Bendby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Great Falls to South Bend by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Great Falls International Airport (GTF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GTF - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    9h 31m
    $136–506

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Shelby Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Shelby Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    33h 36m
    $507–1,055

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Butte, MTbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Butte to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Minneapolisbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus bus
    35h 40m
    $346–570

  4. Drive 1,464.1 mi

    1. Drive from Great Falls to South Bendcar car 1,464.1 mi
    23h 31m
    $268–386

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Great Falls International Airport (GTF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane GTF - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    8h 45m
    $159–589

Great Falls International Airport (GTF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration7h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,308.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 31m

What companies run services between Great Falls, MT, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to South Bend, IN via Butte, Billings, Minneapolis Bus Station, and Chicago in around 35h 40m.

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