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How to get fromMinneapolis to South Bendby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis to South Bend by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane MSP - SBN
    3h 1m
    $117–620

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus bus Chicago
    11h 15m
    $82–156

  3. Bus via Park Ridge

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicagobus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 55m
    $98–175

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    11h 24m
    $159–328

  5. Drive 497.4 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to South Bendcar car 497.4 mi
    8h 26m
    $91–132

Minneapolis to South Bend by bus, subway, and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration10h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 421.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, 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 bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to South Bend Station via Chicago, Cumberland, LaSalle, and Chicago Union Station in around 10h 55m.

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