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How to get fromSouth Bend to Milwaukeeby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), bus, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from South Bend to Milwaukee by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), bus, or train

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from South Bend to Chicagobus bus Bsb 21 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    4h 25m
    $29–48

  2. 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 Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    4h 34m
    $91–145

  3. Drive  177.9 mi

    1. Drive from South Bend to Milwaukeecar car 177.9 mi
    3h 29m
    $33–47

  4. Fly South Bend to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SBN - MKE
    3h 55m
    $72–450

  5. Bus via Milwaukee Mitchell Airport

    1. Take the bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    5h 30m

  6. Fly South Bend to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SBN - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3h 47m
    $57–263

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane ORD - MKE
    5h 37m
    $654–1,081

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MDW - MKE
    5h 27m
    $111–578

South Bend to Milwaukee by bus

Calendar33Weekly Buses
Duration4h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 181.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?

You can take a bus from South Bend to Milwaukee Intermodal Station via Chicago Bus Station in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from South Bend Station to Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station in around 4h 34m.

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