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

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There are 7 ways to get from Lawrence to South Bend by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    12h 17m
    $183–367

  2. Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lawrence to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car car
    2. Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MHK - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    6h 59m
    $95–363

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bendbus bus
    15h 55m
    $127–231

  4. Drive 602.3 mi

    1. Drive from Lawrence to South Bendcar car 602.3 mi
    10h 33m
    $110–159

  5. Bus to Kansas City, fly to South Bend

    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane MCI - SBN
    7h 25m
    $152–781

  6. Bus to Kansas City, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MCI - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    8h 13m
    $109–506

  7. Bus to Kansas City, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MCI - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    8h 39m
    $386–823

Lawrence to South Bend by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration12h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$183Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 557.5 mi
  • Duration: 12h 17m

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

You can take a train from Lawrence Amtrak Station to South Bend Station via Chicago Union Station in around 12h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lawrence Bus Stop to South Street Station - South Bend via St Louis Bus Station and Indianapolis Union Station in around 15h 55m.

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