There are 5 ways to get from South Bend to Michigan State University by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (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 21m$58–331Drive 140.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Bend to Michigan State Universitycar 140.2 mi
2h 47m$26–37Bus
- Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Chicagobus Columbus / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 24m$66–100Train (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 30m$80–210Bus via Kalamazoo
- Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Gary, INbus
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Transit Center to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus
10h 12m$58–110
South Bend to Michigan State University by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from South Bend to Michigan State University is to drive which costs $25 - $40 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 $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from South Bend to Michigan State University. However, there are services departing from South Bend, IN 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 24m.
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 30m.
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 bus which takes 7h 24m and costs $65 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from South Bend to Michigan State University, including transfers.
South Bend to Michigan State University bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from South Bend, IN 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 21m and costs $55 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 24m, you could also train, which costs $80 - $210 and takes 7h 30m.
What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Bend, IN to Michigan State University via Chicago, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, NBD Harrison past Service, and EBD Gr. River Ave past Division St in around 7h 24m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from South Bend to Capital Region International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
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
- $22–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from South Bend, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from South Bend, IN to Gary, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
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Booking & Getting There
South Bend to Michigan State University bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Chicago 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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