There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to South Bend by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Fly
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to South Bend (SBN)plane MSP - SBN
3h 12m$114–622Bus
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 9m$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 28m$148–327Drive 493.9 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to South Bendcar 493.9 mi
8h 22m$91–131Bus via Madison
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus
- 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 44m$117–207
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to South Bend by tram and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to South Bend is to bus which costs $75 - $150 and takes 12h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to South Bend is to fly which takes 3h 12m and costs $110 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis–Saint Paul station to South Bend. However, there are services departing from Marshall & Otis Station and arriving at South Bend, IN via Saint Paul Union Depot and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis–Saint Paul station to South Bend station. However, there are services departing from Raymond Ave Station and arriving at South Bend Station via St. Paul-Minneapolis and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 28m.
The distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul and South Bend is 422 miles. The road distance is 496.7 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to South Bend without a car is to train which takes 11h 28m and costs $140 - $330.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to South Bend, including transfers.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to South Bend bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Saint Paul Union Depot station.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to South Bend is to fly which takes 3h 12m and costs $110 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $330 and takes 11h 28m, you could also bus, which costs $75 - $150 and takes 12h 9m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, 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 vehicle from Raymond Ave Station to South Bend Station via Union Depot Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 11h 28m.
- 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
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to South Bend via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
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
- $26–55
- 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
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice 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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $70–100
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- [email protected]
- Website
- Badger Bus
Bus from Minneapolis to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $60–80
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to South Bend bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul to South Bend is 497 miles. It takes approximately 8h 22m to drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to South Bend.
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