There are 5 ways to get from South Bend to Fargo by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from South Bend
best- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane SBN - FAR
4h 21m$91–412Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fargo Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
16h 13m$406–670Bus
- Take the bus from South Bend to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Fargobus
16h 25m$140–230Drive 729.4 mi
- Drive from South Bend to Fargocar 729.4 mi
12h 14m$129–187Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane ORD - FAR
6h 23m$113–393
South Bend to Fargo by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from South Bend to Fargo is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 12h 14m.
The fastest way to get from South Bend to Fargo is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs $90 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from South Bend to Fargo. However, there are services departing from South Bend and arriving at Fargo via Chicago Bus Station and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from South Bend station to Fargo station. However, there are services departing from South Bend Station and arriving at Fargo Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 13m.
The distance between South Bend and Fargo is 643 miles. The road distance is 733.7 miles.
The best way to get from South Bend to Fargo without a car is to train which takes 16h 13m and costs $400 - $700.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from South Bend to Fargo, including transfers.
South Bend to Fargo bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from South Bend station.
South Bend to Fargo train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from South Bend Station.
The best way to get from South Bend to Fargo is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs $90 - $420. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $400 - $700 and takes 16h 13m, you could also bus, which costs $140 - $230 and takes 16h 25m.
What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Fargo, ND, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to Hector International Airport (FAR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from South Bend Station to Fargo Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 16h 13m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from South Bend to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hector International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from South Bend to Hector International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from South Bend to Hector International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from South Bend to Hector International Airport via Detroit, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hector International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from South Bend to Hector International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hector International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Fargo Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $360–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from South Bend to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–45
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from South Bend to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from South Bend to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Fargo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–85
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Booking & Getting There
South Bend to Fargo bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Chicago station.
Fargo is 1h behind South Bend. It is currently 2:32 AM in South Bend and 1:32 AM in Fargo.
South Bend to Fargo train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Bend to Fargo is 734 miles. It takes approximately 12h 14m to drive from South Bend to Fargo.
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