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How to get fromSault Ste. Marie to South Bendby plane, bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Sault Ste. Marie to South Bend by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane CIU - SBN
    5h 15m
    $165–590

  2. Drive 386.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sault Ste. Marie to South Bendcar car 386.9 mi
    6h 50m
    $71–102

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to Escanaba, MIbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Escanaba to Milwaukeebus bus
    3. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    14h 32m
    $124–247

  4. Bus via Escanaba

    1. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to Escanaba, MIbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Escanaba to Milwaukeebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus bus
    14h 54m
    $99–188

  5. Bus, train via Lansing

    1. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St. Ignace, MI to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    3. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    15h 39m
    $145–307

  6. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St. Ignace to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    3. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    17h 11m
    $135–287

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St. Ignace to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationbus bus
    17h 11m
    $149–247

Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) to South Bend (SBN) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration6h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 352.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Sault Ste. Marie, MI, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?

United Airlines and Delta fly from Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) to South Bend (SBN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sault Ste. Marie to South Bend, IN via Sault Ste. Marie, MI, Escanaba, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, and Chicago in around 14h 54m.

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