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

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There are 5 ways to get from South Bend to Minneapolis by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SBN - MSP
    2h 17m
    $86–459

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from South Bend Transpo to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    11h 30m
    $79–145

  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 St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    11h 26m
    $268–423

  4. Drive  497.8 mi

    1. Drive from South Bend to Minneapoliscar car 497.8 mi
    8h 27m
    $86–123

  5. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus bus
    13h 57m

South Bend to Minneapolis by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration11h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$268Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 421.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 17m

What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?

Delta and United Airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from South Bend Station to Government Plaza Station via Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot Station in around 11h 26m.

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