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

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There are 9 ways to get from Missouri to South Bend by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly Columbia Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane COU - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    5h 19m
    $140–399

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bendbus bus
    14h
    $95–157

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    11h 16m
    $286–444

  4. Drive  563.7 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to South Bendcar car 563.7 mi
    9h 55m
    $103–149

  5. Fly Springfield-Branson National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SGF - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    5h 33m
    $106–372

  6. Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane STL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    5h 57m
    $100–422

  7. Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane STL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    6h 26m
    $372–786

  8. Fly Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MCI - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    6h 33m
    $117–520

  9. Fly Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MCI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    7h 5m
    $420–883

Missouri to South Bend by tram and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$286Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 430.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Missouri, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Metro Center to South Bend Station via Union Station, Kansas City, and Chicago Union Station in around 11h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to South Bend via Des Moines and Chicago in around 14h.

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