Rome2Rio

How to get fromSouth Bend to Grand Forksby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)

Find Transport to Grand Forks

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Grand Forks International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)plane plane SBN - GFK
    7h 38m
    $100–437

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from South Bend to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Grand Forksbus bus
    20h
    $154–253

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Grand Forksbus bus
    20h 15m
    $348–543

  4. Drive  807.5 mi

    1. Drive from South Bend to Grand Forkscar car 807.5 mi
    13h 30m
    $148–213

  5. Fly to Hector International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane plane SBN - FAR
    2. Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Grand Forkstaxi taxi
    5h 18m
    $219–567

  6. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Grand Forksbus bus
    21h 42m

South Bend to Grand Forks by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration20hAverage Duration
Ticket$154Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from South Bend to Grand Forks.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 696.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 38m

What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Grand Forks, ND, USA?

Delta and United Airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Bend to Grand Forks via Chicago Bus Station and Minneapolis in around 20h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There