There are 7 ways to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to South Bend by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from General Mitchell International Airport
best- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to South Bend (SBN)plane MKE - SBN
3h 15m$93–585Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2548 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus Chicago
4h 40m$26–47Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN)plane ORD - SBN
3h 38m$96–426Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
5h 26m$53–124Bus via Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)
- Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 57m$67–88Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Milwaukee-MKE to South Bend173.1 mi
3h 19mDrive 173.1 mi
- Drive from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to South Bendcar 173.1 mi
3h 19m$32–46
Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to South Bend by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to South Bend is to bus which costs $25 - $50 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to South Bend is to fly which takes 3h 15m and costs $90 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to South Bend. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport and arriving at South Bend, IN via Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to South Bend station. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at South Bend Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Milwaukee Airport (MKE) and South Bend is 123 miles. The road distance is 174.1 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to South Bend without a car is to bus which takes 4h 40m and costs $25 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to South Bend, including transfers.
Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to South Bend bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport station.
Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to South Bend is to fly which takes 3h 15m and costs $90 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $50 and takes 4h 40m, you could also train, which costs $50 - $130 and takes 5h 26m.
What companies run services between Milwaukee Airport (MKE), USA and South Bend, IN, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to South Bend (SBN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to South Bend, IN via Chicago in around 4h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–370
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to South Bend via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to South Bend via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to South Bend via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to South Bend via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to South Bend via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–39
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–39
- Website
- coachusa.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Milwaukee-MKE to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to South Bend bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
South Bend is 1h ahead of Milwaukee Airport (MKE). It is currently 6:05 AM in Milwaukee Airport (MKE) and 7:05 AM in South Bend.
Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to South Bend is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to South Bend.
Book your Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to South Bend bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Milwaukee Airport (MKE) and South Bend. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.











