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

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  1. Bus via Benton Harbor

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    1. Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Gary, INbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Greyhound Benton Harbor to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus bus
    5h 40m
    $35–73

  2. Drive 107.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Bend to Grand Rapidscar car 107.3 mi
    2h 8m
    $20–29

  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
    $82–174

  4. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    7h 9m
    $95–137

South Bend to Grand Rapids by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 211.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

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

You can take a bus from South Bend, IN to Greyhound Grand Rapids via Gary, IN, Gary Bus Station, and Greyhound Benton Harbor in around 5h 40m. 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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