There are 5 ways to get from South Bend to Saint Paul by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane SBN - MSP
2h 34m$91–490Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Chicagobus Columbus / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus Greyhound US0150
10h 30m$74–156Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
10h 36m$157–325Drive 488.8 mi
- Drive from South Bend to Saint Paulcar 488.8 mi
8h 16m$90–129Bus via Madison
- Take the bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
- Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus
14h 56m$117–199
South Bend to Saint Paul by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Bend to Saint Paul is to bus which costs $70 - $160 and takes 10h 30m.
The fastest way to get from South Bend to Saint Paul is to fly which takes 2h 34m and costs $90 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from South Bend to Saint Paul. However, there are services departing from South Bend, IN and arriving at Saint Paul Union Depot via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from South Bend station to Saint Paul. However, there are services departing from South Bend Station and arriving at St. Paul-Minneapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 36m.
The distance between South Bend and Saint Paul is 425 miles. The road distance is 491.7 miles.
The best way to get from South Bend to Saint Paul without a car is to bus which takes 10h 30m and costs $70 - $160.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from South Bend to Saint Paul, including transfers.
South Bend to Saint Paul bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from South Bend, IN station.
South Bend to Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from South Bend Station.
The best way to get from South Bend to Saint Paul is to fly which takes 2h 34m and costs $90 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $160 and takes 10h 30m, you could also train, which costs $150 - $330 and takes 10h 36m.
What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Saint Paul, MN, USA?
Delta and United Airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Bend, IN to Saint Paul Union Depot via Chicago Bus Station in around 10h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from South Bend to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from South Bend to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–470
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. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from South Bend, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from South Bend, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–27
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from South Bend, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.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
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $25–55
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Madison to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $70–100
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- [email protected]
- Website
- badgerbus.com
Bus from Madison to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $60–80
- Website
- https://badgerbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
South Bend to Saint Paul bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Chicago station.
Saint Paul is 1h behind South Bend. It is currently 8:00 PM in South Bend and 7:00 PM in Saint Paul.
South Bend to Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Bend to Saint Paul is 492 miles. It takes approximately 8h 16m to drive from South Bend to Saint Paul.
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