What is the cheapest way to get from Michigan State University to South Bend?

The cheapest way to get from Michigan State University to South Bend is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Michigan State University to South Bend?

The fastest way to get from Michigan State University to South Bend is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Michigan State University and South Bend?

No, there is no direct bus from Michigan State University station to South Bend. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at South Bend, IN via Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Michigan State University and South Bend?

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.

How far is it from Michigan State University to South Bend?

The distance between Michigan State University and South Bend is 293 miles. The road distance is 140.8 miles.

How do I travel from Michigan State University to South Bend without a car?

The best way to get from Michigan State University to South Bend without a car is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs $90 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Michigan State University to South Bend?

It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Michigan State University to South Bend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Michigan State University to South Bend bus from?

Michigan State University to South Bend bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.

Where do I catch the Michigan State University to South Bend train from?

Michigan State University to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.

Train, bus or fly from Michigan State University to South Bend?

The best way to get from Michigan State University to South Bend is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs $90 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $140 and takes 7h 13m, you could also fly, which costs $130 - $650 and takes 4h 12m.

Where does the Michigan State University to South Bend bus arrive?

Michigan State University to South Bend bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Where does the Michigan State University to South Bend train arrive?

Michigan State University to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Michigan State University to South Bend?

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.

Where can I stay near South Bend?

There are 203+ hotels available in South Bend.

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
6h 47m
$94–190
Drive 140 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Michigan State University to South Bendcar 140 mi
2h 46m
$26–37
Bus
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus Chicago
7h 13m
$92–135
Fly from Capital Region International Airport
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to South Bend (SBN)plane LAN - SBN
4h 12m
$132–650
Bus via Benton Harbor
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Greyhound Benton Harborbus
2. Take the bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Gary to South Bend, INbus
8h 7m
$45–84
Bus to Detroit, fly
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Marriott to DTW McNamara Terminalbus
2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)plane DTW - SBN
4h 27m
$95–598

Michigan State University to South Bend by foot and bus

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Distance: 291.6 mi
Duration: 6h 47m

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, IN via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago in around 7h 13m.

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