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How to get fromJackson to South Bendby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, bus, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Jackson to South Bend by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, bus, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Jackson Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take the bus from Gary to South Bend, INbus bus Chicago
    6h 10m
    $37–68

  2. Drive 113.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jackson to South Bendcar car 113.2 mi
    2h 41m
    $21–30

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Jackson Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    6h 10m
    $91–189

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Jackson Station to Dearborntrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane DTW - SBN
    4h 22m
    $108–563

  5. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Jackson Station to Toledobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Toledo to South Bend Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    6h 26m
    $89–162

  6. Bus via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from Jackson Station to Toledobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Elkhartbus bus Cleveland
    7h 50m
    $58–147

Jackson to South Bend by bus

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration6h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 242.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Jackson, MI, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from Jackson Bus Stop to South Bend, IN via Gary Bus Station and Gary in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Jackson Station to South Bend Station via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 10m.

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