There are 5 ways to get from Minnesota to South Bend by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, 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
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to South Bend (SBN)plane MSP - SBN
3h 4m$117–670Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus Chicago / ...
11h 15m$78–129Train (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 23m$123–292Drive 497.4 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to South Bendcar 497.4 mi
8h 27m$91–132Bus 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 34m$111–197
Minnesota to South Bend by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minnesota to South Bend is to bus which costs $75 - $130 and takes 11h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Minnesota to South Bend is to fly which takes 3h 4m and costs $110 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Minnesota station to South Bend. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at South Bend, IN via Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Minnesota 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 23m.
The distance between Minnesota and South Bend is 424 miles. The road distance is 500.3 miles.
The best way to get from Minnesota to South Bend without a car is to bus which takes 11h 15m and costs $75 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Minnesota to South Bend, including transfers.
Minnesota to South Bend bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
Minnesota to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minnesota to South Bend is to fly which takes 3h 4m and costs $110 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $130 and takes 11h 15m, you could also train, which costs $120 - $300 and takes 11h 23m.
What companies run services between Minnesota, 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, IN via Chicago in around 11h 15m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
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
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Minnesota to South Bend bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
South Bend is 1h ahead of Minnesota. It is currently 5:21 AM in Minnesota and 6:21 AM in South Bend.
Minnesota to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minnesota to South Bend is 500 miles. It takes approximately 8h 27m to drive from Minnesota to South Bend.
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