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

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There are 7 ways to get from Rochester to South Bend by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Rochester to South Bend

    best
    1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane RST - SBN
    4h 59m
    $91–525

  2. Fly Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane RST - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    6h 11m
    $64–347

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to Milwaukeebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus bus
    11h
    $96–148

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    12h 31m
    $185–364

  5. Drive 436.1 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to South Bendcar car 436.1 mi
    7h 27m
    $80–115

  6. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to South Bend

    1. Take the bus from Groome Transportation Office - Rochester to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane MSP - SBN
    3h 50m
    $160–668

  7. Bus, train via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    11h 32m
    $106–189

Rochester to South Bend by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration11hAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 360.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 59m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Rochester (RST) to South Bend (SBN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester to South Bend, IN via Milwaukee, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, and Chicago in around 11h.

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