There are 5 ways to get from South Bend Airport (SBN) to Minneapolis by plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane SBN - MSP
2h 14m$77–451Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from South Bend Airport to Garytrain Ssl
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
12h 11m$74–140Train
- Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train Westbound to Chicago / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
11h 38m$138–289Drive 496 mi
- Drive from South Bend Airport (SBN) to Minneapoliscar 496 mi
8h 23m$91–131Train, bus via Madison
- Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train Ssl
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
- Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus
14h 29m$101–172
South Bend (SBN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Bend Airport (SBN) to Minneapolis is to train and bus which costs $70 - $140 and takes 12h 11m.
The fastest way to get from South Bend Airport (SBN) to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 2h 14m and costs $75 - $460.
No, there is no direct train from South Bend Airport (SBN) to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from South Bend Airport and arriving at Government Plaza Station via Chicago Union Station and Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 38m.
The distance between South Bend Airport (SBN) and Minneapolis is 420 miles. The road distance is 498.9 miles.
The best way to get from South Bend Airport (SBN) to Minneapolis without a car is to train which takes 11h 38m and costs $130 - $290.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from South Bend Airport (SBN) to Minneapolis, including transfers.
South Bend Airport (SBN) to Minneapolis train services, operated by South Shore Line, depart from South Bend Airport station.
The best way to get from South Bend Airport (SBN) to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 2h 14m and costs $75 - $460. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $290 and takes 11h 38m.
Minneapolis is 1h behind South Bend Airport (SBN). It is currently 11:57 PM in South Bend Airport (SBN) and 10:57 PM in Minneapolis.
South Bend Airport (SBN) to Minneapolis train services, operated by South Shore Line, arrive at Van Buren St. station.
What companies run services between South Bend Airport (SBN), USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?
Delta and United Airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from South Bend Airport to Government Plaza Station via Van Buren St., Michigan & Van Buren, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot Station in around 11h 38m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from South Bend to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from South Bend to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–450
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–15
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $13–15
Train from South Bend Airport to Gary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–12
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $10–12
Train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–15
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $13–15
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–35
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $25–55
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Madison to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $70–100
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- [email protected]
- Website
- Badger Bus
Bus from Madison to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $60–80
- Website
- Badger Bus
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