There are 3 ways to get from Indiana to South Bend by bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bendbus South Bend
3h 5m$40–60Drive 138.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis to South Bendcar 138.5 mi
2h 51m$26–37Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
7h 29m$92–184
Indiana to South Bend by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indiana to South Bend is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Indiana to South Bend is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs $25 - $40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Indianapolis Union Station station and arriving at South Street Station - South Bend station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Indiana to South Bend station. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at South Bend Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
The distance between Indiana and South Bend is 142 miles. The road distance is 139.3 miles.
The best way to get from Indiana to South Bend without a car is to bus which takes 3h 5m and costs $40 - $60.
The bus from Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) to South Street Station - South Bend takes 3h 5m including transfers and departs once daily.
Indiana to South Bend bus services, operated by Miller Transportation, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Indiana to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indiana to South Bend is to bus which takes 3h 5m and costs $40 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $190 and takes 7h 29m.
What companies run services between Indiana, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?
Miller Transportation operates a bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bend once daily. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Indianapolis to South Bend Station via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 29m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- 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
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- ridewithmiller.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://ridewithmiller.com
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More Questions & Answers
Indiana to South Bend bus services, operated by Miller Transportation, arrive at South Street Station - South Bend.
Indiana to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indiana to South Bend is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Indiana to South Bend.
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