There are 6 ways to get from South Bend to Jackson by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, plane, train (Amtrak), 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from South Bend Transpo to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Jackson Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
6h 30m$36–72Drive 111.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Bend to Jacksoncar 111.7 mi
2h 46m$21–30Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Toledotrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the bus from Toledo to Jackson Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 7m$88–163Fly, train
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Detroit (DTW)plane SBN - DTW
- Take the train from Dearborn to Jackson Stationtrain
4h 16m$92–474Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jackson Stationtrain Wolverine
7h 9m$92–195Bus via Toledo
- Take the bus from Elkhart to Toledobus Chicago
- Take the bus from Toledo to Jackson Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h$54–147
South Bend to Jackson by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Bend to Jackson is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from South Bend to Jackson is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from South Bend to Jackson. However, there are services departing from South Bend Transpo and arriving at Jackson Bus Stop via Gary Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from South Bend station to Jackson station. However, there are services departing from South Bend Station and arriving at Jackson Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
The distance between South Bend and Jackson is 245 miles. The road distance is 112.4 miles.
The best way to get from South Bend to Jackson without a car is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from South Bend to Jackson, including transfers.
South Bend to Jackson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from South Bend Transpo station.
South Bend to Jackson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from South Bend Station.
The best way to get from South Bend to Jackson is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $200 and takes 7h 9m.
What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Jackson, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from South Bend Transpo to Jackson Bus Stop via Gary Bus Station in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from South Bend Station to Jackson Station via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 9m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from South Bend to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from South Bend Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Dearborn to Jackson Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Jackson Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from South Bend Transpo to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Jackson Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from South Bend Transpo to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Elkhart to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–50
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from South Bend Transpo to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Toledo to Jackson Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Toledo to Jackson Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
South Bend to Jackson bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Gary Bus Station.
South Bend to Jackson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Bend to Jackson is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from South Bend to Jackson.
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