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

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There are 4 ways to get from South Bend to Grand Rapids by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Bus via Kalamazoo

    best
    1. Take the bus from South Bend to Garybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    6h 15m
    $41–76

  2. Drive  107.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Bend to Grand Rapidscar car 107.3 mi
    2h 8m
    $19–27

  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 Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    7h 9m
    $141–220

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from South Bend to Chicagobus bus Bsb 21 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 58m

South Bend to Grand Rapids by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration6h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 231 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from South Bend to Grand Rapids via Gary, Gary Bus Station, and Kalamazoo in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from South Bend Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 9m.

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