There are 5 ways to get from South Bend to Michigan State University by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane SBN - LAN
4h 24m$63–331Drive 140.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Bend to Michigan State Universitycar 140.2 mi
2h 47m$24–35Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain Blue Water
7h 27m$156–251Bus
- Take the bus from South Bend Transpo to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 50mBus via Kalamazoo
- Take the bus from South Bend Transpo to Gary Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo to East Lansingbus
10h 17m$61–117
South Bend (SBN) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from South Bend to Michigan State University is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from South Bend to Michigan State University is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from South Bend to Michigan State University. However, there are services departing from South Bend Transpo and arriving at EBD Gr. River Ave past Division St via Chicago Union Station and NBD Harrison past Service. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from South Bend station to Michigan State University station. However, there are services departing from South Bend Station and arriving at East Lansing Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
The distance between South Bend and Michigan State University is 130 miles. The road distance is 141 miles.
The best way to get from South Bend to Michigan State University without a car is to train which takes 7h 27m and costs $150 - $260.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from South Bend to Michigan State University, including transfers.
South Bend to Michigan State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from South Bend Transpo station.
South Bend to Michigan State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from South Bend Station.
The best way to get from South Bend to Michigan State University is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs $60 - $340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $260 and takes 7h 27m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 7h 50m.
What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from South Bend Station to Michigan State University via Chicago Union Station and East Lansing Amtrak Station in around 7h 27m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact 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
- $16–25
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from South Bend Transpo to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- 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
Bus from South Bend Transpo to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- 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
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from South Bend Transpo to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Kalamazoo to East Lansing
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Indian Trails
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Booking & Getting There
South Bend to Michigan State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
South Bend to Michigan State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Bend to Michigan State University is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from South Bend to Michigan State University.
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