There are 3 ways to get from South Bend to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain Pere Marquette
7h 9m$141–220Drive 107.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Bend to Grand Rapidscar 107.3 mi
2h 8m$19–27Bus
- Take the bus from South Bend Transpo to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 23m
South Bend to Grand Rapids by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from South Bend to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from South Bend to Grand Rapids is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from South Bend to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from South Bend Transpo and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from South Bend station to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from South Bend Station and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
The distance between South Bend and Grand Rapids is 261 miles. The road distance is 108 miles.
The best way to get from South Bend to Grand Rapids without a car is to train which takes 7h 9m and costs $140 - $220.
It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from South Bend to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
South Bend to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from South Bend Transpo station.
South Bend to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from South Bend Station.
The best way to get from South Bend to Grand Rapids is to train which takes 7h 9m and costs $140 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 23m.
What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
You can take a train from South Bend Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Bend Transpo to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Bus Station and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 23m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $45–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from South Bend Transpo to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from South Bend Transpo to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from South Bend Transpo to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
South Bend to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
South Bend to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Bend to Grand Rapids is 108 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from South Bend to Grand Rapids.
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