There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis to Notre Dame by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
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
3h 10m$87–447Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane MSP - GRR
- Drive from Grand-Rapids-Airport-GRR to Notre Damecar
5h$86–451Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Chicago to South Bendbus Bsb 26 / ...
11h 29m$97–160Train (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 56m$284–448Drive 501.8 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Notre Damecar 501.8 mi
8h 25m$89–129Bus, train
- 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 train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain
14h 7m$123–202
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to South Bend (SBN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Notre Dame is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Notre Dame is to fly which takes 3h 10m and costs $85 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis station to Notre Dame. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at South Bend via Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis station to Notre Dame station. However, there are services departing from Government Plaza Station and arriving at South Bend Station via St. Paul-Minneapolis and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Notre Dame is 426 miles. The road distance is 504.8 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Notre Dame without a car is to bus which takes 11h 29m and costs $95 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Minneapolis to Notre Dame, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Notre Dame bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
Minneapolis to Notre Dame train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Notre Dame is to fly which takes 3h 10m and costs $85 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $160 and takes 11h 29m, you could also train, which costs $280 - $450 and takes 11h 56m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Notre Dame, IN, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to South Bend (SBN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Notre Dame via Chicago and South Bend in around 11h 29m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–470
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $70–440
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $220–350
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–17
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $14–17
Train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–16
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Chicago to South Bend
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Minneapolis to Notre Dame bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Notre Dame is 1h ahead of Minneapolis. It is currently 6:21 PM in Minneapolis and 7:21 PM in Notre Dame.
Minneapolis to Notre Dame train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Notre Dame is 505 miles. It takes approximately 8h 25m to drive from Minneapolis to Notre Dame.
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