There are 6 ways to get from Petoskey to South Bend by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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 Pellston (PLN) to South Bend (SBN)plane PLN - SBN
4h 36m$158–579Drive 295.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Petoskey to South Bendcar 295.8 mi
5h 9m$54–78Bus, train
- Take the bus from Petoskey to East Lansingbus
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain
12h 9m$115–257Bus via Lansing
- Take the bus from Petoskey to East Lansingbus
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationbus
12h 9m$109–181Bus
- Take the bus from Petoskey, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Gary to South Bend, INbus
12h 29m$77–135Bus, train via Grand Rapids
- Take the bus from Petoskey to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain
13h 41m$105–237
Pellston (PLN) to South Bend (SBN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Petoskey to South Bend is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Petoskey to South Bend is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs $150 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Petoskey to South Bend station. However, there are services departing from Petoskey and arriving at South Bend Station via East Lansing Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 9m.
The distance between Petoskey and South Bend is 304 miles. The road distance is 297.5 miles.
The best way to get from Petoskey to South Bend without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 9m and costs $110 - $260.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Petoskey to South Bend, including transfers.
Petoskey to South Bend bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Petoskey station.
The best way to get from Petoskey to South Bend is to fly which takes 4h 36m and costs $150 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via Lansing, which costs $100 - $190 and takes 12h 9m.
Petoskey to South Bend bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at East Lansing station.
Yes, the driving distance between Petoskey to South Bend is 298 miles. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Petoskey to South Bend.
What companies run services between Petoskey, MI, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?
Delta flies from Pellston (PLN) to South Bend (SBN) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Petoskey to South Bend Station via Petoskey, East Lansing, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 12h 9m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Pellston to South Bend via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Petoskey to East Lansing
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Petoskey to East Lansing
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Petoskey, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Petoskey to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Indian Trails
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