Rome2Rio

How to get fromSouth Bend to Sault Ste. Marieby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, bus, or bus (Amtrak)

Find Transport to Sault Ste. Marie

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from South Bend to Sault Ste. Marie by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, bus, 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.

  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane SBN - CIU
    4h 46m
    $139–482

  2. Drive 383 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Bend to Sault Ste. Mariecar car 383 mi
    7h
    $70–101

  3. Bus via Escanaba

    1. Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Escanababus bus
    4. Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to Sault Ste. Marie, MIbus bus
    15h 4m
    $99–190

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Escanababus bus
    4. Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to Sault Ste. Marie, MIbus bus
    15h 13m
    $125–247

  5. Train, bus via Lansing

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to St. Ignace, MIbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Sault Ste. Marie, MIbus bus
    16h 34m
    $146–306

  6. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to St. Ignacebus bus
    4. Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Sault Ste. Marie, MIbus bus
    17h 28m
    $136–286

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to St. Ignacebus bus
    4. Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Sault Ste. Marie, MIbus bus
    17h 28m
    $149–243

South Bend (SBN) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration6h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from South Bend to Sault Ste. Marie.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 351.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Sault Ste. Marie, MI, USA?

Delta and United Airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Bend, IN to Sault Ste. Marie via Chicago Bus Station, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, Escanaba, MI, and Sault Ste. Marie, MI in around 15h 4m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers