There are 4 ways to get from South Bend to Lafayette by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, 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 Street Station - South Bend to Indianapolis Union Stationbus South Bend
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
5h 25m$57–103Drive 107.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Bend to Lafayettecar 107.7 mi
2h 13m$20–29Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
6h 6m$62–135Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from South Bend Transpo to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus Chicago
5h 49m$37–71
South Bend to Lafayette by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Bend to Lafayette is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from South Bend to Lafayette is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from South Bend station to Lafayette station. However, there are services departing from South Street Station - South Bend and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from South Bend station to Lafayette station. However, there are services departing from South Bend Station and arriving at Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
The distance between South Bend and Lafayette is 207 miles. The road distance is 108.4 miles.
The best way to get from South Bend to Lafayette without a car is to bus which takes 5h 25m and costs $55 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from South Bend to Lafayette, including transfers.
South Bend to Lafayette bus services, operated by Miller Transportation, depart from South Street Station - South Bend.
South Bend to Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from South Bend Station.
The best way to get from South Bend to Lafayette is to bus which takes 5h 25m and costs $55 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $140 and takes 6h 6m.
What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Lafayette, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from South Street Station - South Bend to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Indianapolis Union Station in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from South Bend Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 6m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- 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 Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- Miller Transportation
Bus from South Street Station - South Bend to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Miller Transportation
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $14–45
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $23–45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from South Bend Transpo to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from South Bend Transpo to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from South Bend Transpo to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
South Bend to Lafayette bus services, operated by Miller Transportation, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
South Bend to Lafayette train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Bend to Lafayette is 108 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from South Bend to Lafayette.
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