There are 3 ways to get from South Bend to Rensselaer by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Gary, INbus Columbus / ...
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Rensselaer Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0120S
3h 35m$18–35Drive 90.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Bend to Rensselaercar 90.1 mi
2h 1m$17–24Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rensselaer Stationtrain Cardinal
4h 55m$48–104
South Bend to Rensselaer by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Bend to Rensselaer is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 2h 1m.
The fastest way to get from South Bend to Rensselaer is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from South Bend to Rensselaer. However, there are services departing from South Bend, IN and arriving at Rensselaer Bus Stop via Gary Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from South Bend station to Rensselaer station. However, there are services departing from South Bend Station and arriving at Rensselaer Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between South Bend and Rensselaer is 124 miles. The road distance is 90.6 miles.
The best way to get from South Bend to Rensselaer without a car is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs $18 - $35.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from South Bend to Rensselaer, including transfers.
South Bend to Rensselaer bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from South Bend, IN station.
South Bend to Rensselaer train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from South Bend Station.
The best way to get from South Bend to Rensselaer is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs $18 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $110 and takes 4h 55m.
What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Rensselaer, IN, USA?
You can take a bus from South Bend, IN to Rensselaer Bus Stop via Gary, IN and Gary Bus Station in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from South Bend Station to Rensselaer Station via Chicago Union Station in around 4h 55m.
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
- $25–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rensselaer Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from South Bend, IN to Gary, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from South Bend, IN to Gary, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Rensselaer Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from South Bend, IN to Gary, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
South Bend to Rensselaer bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Gary, IN station.
Rensselaer is 1h behind South Bend. It is currently 6:16 PM in South Bend and 5:16 PM in Rensselaer.
South Bend to Rensselaer train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Bend to Rensselaer is 91 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from South Bend to Rensselaer.
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