There are 7 ways to get from South Bend to Flint by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly South Bend to Bishop International Airport
best- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane SBN - FNT
4h 29m$94–407Drive 187.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Bend to Flintcar 187.1 mi
3h 30m$35–50Bus
- Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Chicagobus Columbus / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 2m$89–142Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
8h 8m$87–198Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
5h 28m$89–363Fly South Bend to Detroit, bus
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Detroit (DTW)plane SBN - DTW
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flintbus
4h 56m$82–465Bus via Flint
- Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Chicagobus Columbus / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Flintbus FlixBus 2552
8h 50m$54–92
South Bend to Flint by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Bend to Flint is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from South Bend to Flint is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from South Bend to Flint station. However, there are services departing from South Bend, IN and arriving at Flint Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from South Bend station to Flint station. However, there are services departing from South Bend Station and arriving at Flint Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
The distance between South Bend and Flint is 168 miles. The road distance is 188.2 miles.
The best way to get from South Bend to Flint without a car is to bus which takes 8h 2m and costs $85 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from South Bend to Flint, including transfers.
South Bend to Flint bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from South Bend, IN station.
South Bend to Flint train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from South Bend Station.
The best way to get from South Bend to Flint is to fly which takes 4h 29m and costs $90 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $150 and takes 8h 2m, you could also train, which costs $85 - $200 and takes 8h 8m.
What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Flint, MI, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to Bishop International Airport (FNT) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Bend, IN to Flint Amtrak Station via Chicago and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 2m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from South Bend to Bishop International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
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
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from South Bend, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from South Bend, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- Website
- Barons Bus
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More Questions & Answers
South Bend to Flint bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Chicago station.
South Bend to Flint train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Bend to Flint is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from South Bend to Flint.
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