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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane LAN - SBN
    4h 5m
    $119–640

  2. Drive 135.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lansing to South Bendcar car 135.8 mi
    2h 40m
    $25–36

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Greyhound Benton Harborbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gary to South Bend, INbus bus
    7h 25m
    $44–82

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    7h 57m
    $95–198

  5. Bus via Toledo (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to South Bend Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 56m
    $113–173

Lansing to South Bend by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration7h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 123.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to South Bend (SBN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to South Bend, IN via Benton Harbor Bus Stop, Gary Bus Station, and Gary in around 7h 25m.

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