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

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There are 5 ways to get from Saint Paul to South Bend by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane MSP - SBN
    3h 9m
    $112–620

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus bus Chicago
    10h 40m
    $78–149

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    10h 1m
    $161–325

  4. Drive 488.3 mi

    1. Drive from Saint Paul to South Bendcar car 488.3 mi
    8h 15m
    $90–129

  5. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis 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 bus from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationbus bus
    15h 7m
    $118–207

Saint Paul to South Bend by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration10h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$161Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 422.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between Saint Paul, MN, 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 train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to South Bend Station via Chicago Union Station in around 10h 1m.

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