There are 7 ways to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to South Bend by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), rideshare, car, bus, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to South Bend
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to South Bend (SBN)plane MSP - SBN
1h 42m$110–583Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus Chicago
12h 7m$75–148Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
11h 26m$147–328Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Minneapolis-MSP to South Bend496 mi
8h 28mDrive 496 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to South Bendcar 496 mi
8h 28m$91–131Fly to Fort Wayne International Airport, bus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane MSP - FWA
- Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to South Bend, INbus
4h 56m$102–475Bus via Madison
- Take the bus from Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationbus
14h 20m$112–187
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to South Bend by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to South Bend is to bus which costs $75 - $150 and takes 12h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to South Bend is to fly which takes 1h 42m and costs $110 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) station to South Bend. However, there are services departing from MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station and arriving at South Bend, IN via Saint Paul Union Depot and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to South Bend station. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at South Bend Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 26m.
The distance between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) and South Bend is 417 miles. The road distance is 498.9 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to South Bend without a car is to train which takes 11h 26m and costs $140 - $330.
It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to South Bend, including transfers.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to South Bend bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Saint Paul Union Depot station.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to South Bend is to fly which takes 1h 42m and costs $110 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $330 and takes 11h 26m, you could also bus, which costs $75 - $150 and takes 12h 7m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis Airport (MSP), USA and South Bend, IN, USA?
Delta and United Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to South Bend (SBN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station to South Bend Station via Union Depot & Wacouta Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 11h 26m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to South Bend via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- 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
Bus from Fort Wayne, IN to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- [email protected]
- Website
- Badger Bus
Bus from Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- Badger Bus
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $26–60
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 Minneapolis-MSP to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 28m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to South Bend bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
South Bend is 1h ahead of Minneapolis Airport (MSP). It is currently 8:20 AM in Minneapolis Airport (MSP) and 9:20 AM in South Bend.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to South Bend is 499 miles. It takes approximately 8h 28m to drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to South Bend.
There are 222+ hotels available in South Bend.
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