There are 7 ways to get from South Bend to Saint Charles by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)
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Fly from South Bend
best- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane SBN - STL
4h 55m$108–621Drive 370.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Bend to Saint Charlescar 370.8 mi
6h 29m$68–98Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain Lincoln Service / ...
9h 16m$121–248Bus via Indianapolis
- Take the bus from South Street Station - South Bend to Indianapolis Union Stationbus South Bend
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0421
9h 58m$80–135Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MDW - STL
6h 15m$116–616Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane ORD - STL
6h 30m$303–763Bus
- Take the bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
10h 34m$84–131
South Bend to Saint Charles by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Bend to Saint Charles is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 29m.
The fastest way to get from South Bend to Saint Charles is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $100 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from South Bend station to Saint Charles. However, there are services departing from South Street Station - South Bend and arriving at 4375 Rider Trail North Sb via Indianapolis Union Station, Civic Center Transit Center and North Hanley Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from South Bend station to Saint Charles station. However, there are services departing from South Bend Station and arriving at NORTH HANLEY station via Chicago Union Station and CIVIC CENTER station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.
The distance between South Bend and Saint Charles is 315 miles. The road distance is 373 miles.
The best way to get from South Bend to Saint Charles without a car is to train which takes 9h 16m and costs $120 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from South Bend to Saint Charles, including transfers.
South Bend to Saint Charles bus services, operated by Miller Transportation, depart from South Street Station - South Bend.
South Bend to Saint Charles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from South Bend Station.
The best way to get from South Bend to Saint Charles is to fly which takes 4h 55m and costs $100 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $250 and takes 9h 16m, you could also bus via Indianapolis, which costs $80 - $140 and takes 9h 58m.
What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Saint Charles, MO, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from South Bend (SBN) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from South Bend Station to 4375 Rider Trail North Sb via Chicago Union Station, St. Louis, CIVIC CENTER station, NORTH HANLEY station, and North Hanley Transit Center in around 9h 16m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from South Bend to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from South Bend to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from South Bend to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from South Bend to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from South Bend to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- gojetairlines.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- ridewithmiller.com
Bus from South Street Station - South Bend to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://ridewithmiller.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
South Bend to Saint Charles bus services, operated by Miller Transportation, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Saint Charles is 1h behind South Bend. It is currently 6:02 PM in South Bend and 5:02 PM in Saint Charles.
South Bend to Saint Charles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Bend to Saint Charles is 373 miles. It takes approximately 6h 29m to drive from South Bend to Saint Charles.
There are 213+ hotels available in Saint Charles.









