There are 6 ways to get from Michigan State University to South Bend by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
6h 47m$75–186Drive 140 mi
cheapest- Drive from Michigan State University to South Bendcar 140 mi
2h 46m$26–37Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 47m$72–99Fly from Capital Region International Airport
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to South Bend (SBN)plane LAN - SBN
5h 56m$102–490Bus via Kalamazoo
- Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Kalamazoo Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Gary to South Bend, INbus
10h 7m$61–104Bus to Detroit, fly
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)plane DTW - SBN
4h 21m$100–650
Michigan State University to South Bend by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Michigan State University to South Bend is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Michigan State University to South Bend is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Michigan State University station to South Bend station. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at South Bend Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Michigan State University station to South Bend station. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at South Bend Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
The distance between Michigan State University and South Bend is 293 miles. The road distance is 140.8 miles.
The best way to get from Michigan State University to South Bend without a car is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs $70 - $190.
It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Michigan State University to South Bend, including transfers.
Michigan State University to South Bend bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
Michigan State University to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Michigan State University to South Bend is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs $70 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $100 and takes 6h 47m, you could also fly, which costs $100 - $490 and takes 5h 56m.
What companies run services between Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Michigan State University to South Bend Station via East Lansing Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Michigan State University to South Bend Station via East Lansing Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 47m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to South Bend via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
Flights from Detroit to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Michigan State University to South Bend bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Michigan State University to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Michigan State University to South Bend is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Michigan State University to South Bend.
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