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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Chicagobus bus Columbus / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Lapeer Amtrakbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 55m
    $174–251

  2. Drive 224.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Bend to North Branchcar car 224.4 mi
    4h 18m
    $41–60

  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 Lapeer Amtraktrain train Blue Water
    9h 4m
    $171–309

  4. Train, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane ORD - FNT
    3. Take the taxi from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to North Branchtaxi taxi
    6h 20m
    $178–479

  5. Bus via Battle Creek

    1. Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Gary, INbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Battle Creek Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Battle Creek to Lapeer Amtrakbus bus
    9h 28m
    $130–192

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 410.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 55m

What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and North Branch, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from South Bend, IN to North Branch via Chicago, Chicago Union Station, and Lapeer Amtrak in around 8h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from South Bend Station to North Branch via Chicago Union Station and Lapeer Amtrak in around 9h 4m.

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