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

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

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  1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport

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    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane LAN - SBN
    3h 25m
    $87–360

  2. Drive  140 mi

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    1. Drive from Michigan State University to South Bendcar car 140 mi
    2h 46m
    $24–35

  3. 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 / ...
    6h 47m
    $159–245

  4. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 47m

  5. Bus to Detroit, fly

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane DTW - SBN
    4h 21m
    $85–510

  6. Bus via Kalamazoo

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing to Kalamazoobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gary to South Bendbus bus
    10h 7m
    $64–111

Michigan State University to South Bend by foot and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 126.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to South Bend (SBN) twice daily. 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.

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