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How to get fromLee's Summit to South Bendby plane, train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Lee's Summit to South Bend by plane, train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to South Bend

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane MCI - SBN
    6h 57m
    $95–508

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lee's Summit Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    13h 13m
    $340–522

  3. Drive  555.7 mi

    1. Drive from Lee's Summit to South Bendcar car 555.7 mi
    10h 6m
    $95–138

  4. Line 550 bus, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from On 350 Hwy And Chipman Southbound to On 13Th Between Charlotte & Holmes Wbbus 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
    7h 46m
    $127–575

  5. Line 550 bus, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from On 350 Hwy And Chipman Southbound to On 13Th Between Charlotte & Holmes Wbbus 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 18m
    $105–448

Lee's Summit to South Bend by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration13h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$340Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 516.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between Lee's Summit, MO, 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 Lee's Summit Station to South Bend Station via Chicago Union Station in around 13h 13m.

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