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

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There are 6 ways to get from Mackinaw City to South Bend by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Pellston (PLN) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane PLN - SBN
    4h 33m
    $152–565

  2. Drive 330.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mackinaw City to South Bendcar car 330.8 mi
    5h 58m
    $61–88

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Mackinaw to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    2. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    13h 25m
    $132–266

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mackinaw City to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gary to South Bend, INbus bus
    13h 45m
    $76–134

  5. Bus, train via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the bus from Mackinaw City to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    2. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    14h 57m
    $123–246

  6. Bus via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the bus from Mackinaw City to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationbus bus
    14h 57m
    $131–206

Mackinaw City to South Bend by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 298.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 33m

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

Delta and United Airlines fly from Pellston (PLN) to South Bend (SBN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackinaw City to South Bend, IN via Kalamazoo Bus Stop, Gary Bus Station, and Gary in around 13h 45m.

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