There are 5 ways to get from South Bend to Jefferson City by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from South Bend
best- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane SBN - COU
4h 28m$164–507Drive 451.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Bend to Jefferson Citycar 451.2 mi
8h 9m$83–119Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jefferson City Stationtrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
10h 51m$157–325Bus
- Take the bus from South Street Station - South Bend to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Jefferson Citybus
13h 8m$111–189Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane ORD - COU
6h 1m$164–470
South Bend to Jefferson City by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Bend to Jefferson City is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 8h 9m.
The fastest way to get from South Bend to Jefferson City is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs $160 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from South Bend station to Jefferson City. However, there are services departing from South Street Station - South Bend and arriving at Jefferson City via Indianapolis Union Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from South Bend station to Jefferson City station. However, there are services departing from South Bend Station and arriving at Jefferson City Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 51m.
The distance between South Bend and Jefferson City is 398 miles. The road distance is 453.8 miles.
The best way to get from South Bend to Jefferson City without a car is to train which takes 10h 51m and costs $150 - $330.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from South Bend to Jefferson City, including transfers.
South Bend to Jefferson City bus services, operated by Miller Transportation, depart from South Street Station - South Bend.
South Bend to Jefferson City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from South Bend Station.
The best way to get from South Bend to Jefferson City is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs $160 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $330 and takes 10h 51m, you could also bus, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 13h 8m.
What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Jefferson City, MO, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from South Bend Station to Jefferson City Station via Chicago Union Station in around 10h 51m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from South Bend to Columbia Regional Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from South Bend to Columbia Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Columbia Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Jefferson City Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- ridewithmiller.com
Bus from South Street Station - South Bend to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://ridewithmiller.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Jefferson City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
South Bend to Jefferson City bus services, operated by Miller Transportation, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Jefferson City is 1h behind South Bend. It is currently 3:09 AM in South Bend and 2:09 AM in Jefferson City.
South Bend to Jefferson City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Bend to Jefferson City is 454 miles. It takes approximately 8h 9m to drive from South Bend to Jefferson City.
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