There are 4 ways to get from Kentwood to South Bend by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Bus via Kalamazoo
best- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoobus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Gary to South Bendbus
7h 36m$42–76Drive 104.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kentwood to South Bendcar 104.4 mi
2h 11m$18–26Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Pere Marquette
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
8h 4m$142–227Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 4m
Kentwood to South Bend by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kentwood to South Bend is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 2h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Kentwood to South Bend is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Kentwood to South Bend. However, there are services departing from Eastern/52nd and arriving at South Bend via Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo Bus Stop and Gary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Kentwood station to South Bend station. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at South Bend Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
The distance between Kentwood and South Bend is 236 miles. The road distance is 105 miles.
The best way to get from Kentwood to South Bend without a car is to bus via Kalamazoo which takes 7h 36m and costs $40 - $80.
It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Kentwood to South Bend, including transfers.
Kentwood to South Bend bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Grand Rapids station.
Kentwood to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
The best way to get from Kentwood to South Bend is to bus via Kalamazoo which takes 7h 36m and costs $40 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $230 and takes 8h 4m.
What companies run services between Kentwood, MI, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from Eastern/52nd to South Bend via Cherry/Ottawa, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo Bus Stop, Gary Bus Station, and Gary in around 7h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Eastern/52nd to South Bend Station via Rapid Central Station, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 4m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–24
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Gary to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gary to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Kentwood to South Bend bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Kalamazoo station.
Kentwood to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kentwood to South Bend is 105 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Kentwood to South Bend.
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