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

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There are 4 ways to get from Rockford to South Bend by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus via Kalamazoo

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rockford, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gary to South Bend, INbus bus
    6h 48m
    $48–90

  2. Drive 125.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rockford to South Bendcar car 125.6 mi
    2h 12m
    $23–34

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    6h 54m
    $112–219

  4. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 13m
    $114–164

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  • Distance: 242.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 48m

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

You can take a vehicle from Rockford to South Bend, IN via Rockford, MI, Kalamazoo Bus Stop, Gary Bus Station, and Gary in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rockford to South Bend Station via Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 54m.

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