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How to get fromKansas City to South Bendby plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Kansas City to South Bend by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly to South Bend

    best
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane MCI - SBN
    5h 44m
    $135–718

  2. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MCI - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    6h 32m
    $100–503

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    10h 10m
    $159–335

  4. Drive 566.1 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to South Bendcar car 566.1 mi
    9h 59m
    $104–150

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

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MCI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    6h 58m
    $377–860

Kansas City to South Bend by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration10h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$159Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 497.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Kansas City, KS, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Kansas City (MCI) to South Bend (SBN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kansas City to South Bend Station via Chicago Union Station in around 10h 10m.

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