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How to get fromSouth Bend to East Lansingby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from South Bend to East Lansing by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Chicagobus bus Columbus / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 18m
    $91–138

  2. Drive 139.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Bend to East Lansingcar car 139.9 mi
    2h 45m
    $26–37

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    7h 21m
    $94–197

  4. Fly to Capital Region International Airport

    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane SBN - LAN
    5h 17m
    $103–621

  5. Bus via Kalamazoo

    1. Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Gary, INbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Transit Center to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus bus
    10h 5m
    $57–118

  6. Fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane SBN - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East Lansing, MIbus bus
    4h 38m
    $80–466

South Bend to East Lansing by bus and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration7h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 320.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 18m

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

You can take a bus from South Bend, IN to EBD Michigan Ave before Delta St via Chicago, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and NBD Harrison past Service in around 7h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from South Bend Station to EBD Michigan past Harrison Rd via Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and NBD Harrison past Service in around 7h 21m.

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