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How to get fromSouth Bend to Kansas Cityby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from South Bend to Kansas City by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly from South Bend

    best
    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane SBN - MCI
    5h 43m
    $114–667

  2. Drive 570.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Bend to Kansas Citycar car 570.5 mi
    9h 54m
    $105–151

  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 Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    10h 28m
    $156–334

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from South Street Station - South Bend to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 51m
    $113–198

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MDW - MCI
    6h 59m
    $131–712

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ORD - MCI
    7h 19m
    $378–859

South Bend to Kansas City by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration10h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$156Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 498.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Kansas City, KS, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to Kansas City (MCI) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from South Bend Station to Kansas City via Chicago Union Station in around 10h 28m.

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