There are 4 ways to get from South Bend to Portage by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from South Bend Transpo to Gary Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
6h 55m$30–56Drive 61.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Bend to Portagecar 61.7 mi
1h 27m$12–17Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain Wolverine / ...
7h 46m$71–149Bus via Chicago (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 46m$78–115
South Bend to Portage by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Bend to Portage is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 27m.
The fastest way to get from South Bend to Portage is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from South Bend to Portage. However, there are services departing from South Bend Transpo and arriving at Brown St & Currier Dr via Gary Bus Station, Kalamazoo Transit Center and Crossroads Mall at. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from South Bend station to Portage. However, there are services departing from South Bend Station and arriving at Kalamazoo via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.
The distance between South Bend and Portage is 187 miles. The road distance is 62.1 miles.
The best way to get from South Bend to Portage without a car is to bus which takes 6h 55m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from South Bend to Portage, including transfers.
South Bend to Portage bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from South Bend Transpo station.
South Bend to Portage train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from South Bend Station.
The best way to get from South Bend to Portage is to bus which takes 6h 55m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $150 and takes 7h 46m.
What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Portage, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from South Bend Transpo to Brown St & Currier Dr via Gary Bus Station, Kalamazoo Transit Center, and Crossroads Mall at in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from South Bend Station to Brown St & Currier Dr via Chicago Union Station, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Transit Center, and Crossroads Mall at in around 7h 46m.
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
- $26–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from South Bend Transpo to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- 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 Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
South Bend to Portage bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Gary Bus Station.
South Bend to Portage train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Bend to Portage is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from South Bend to Portage.
There are 45+ hotels available in Portage.