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How to get fromSouth Bend to Springfieldby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from South Bend to Springfield by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from South Bend, train

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    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane plane SBN - BDL
    2. Take the train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Springfieldtrain train
    6h 18m
    $130–641

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Springfieldtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    17h 50m
    $450–750

  3. Bus via Brook Park (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from South Bend Transpo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Springfield Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0171
    18h 10m
    $146–228

  4. Drive  809.6 mi

    1. Drive from South Bend to Springfieldcar car 809.6 mi
    13h 51m
    $148–214

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane plane ORD - BDL
    3. Take the train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Springfieldtrain train
    8h 50m
    $162–602

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane plane MDW - BDL
    3. Take the train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Springfieldtrain train
    8h 35m
    $204–899

  7. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from South Bend Transpo to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus N2641
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Springfield Union Stationbus bus FlixBus N2605 / ...
    18h 50m
    $151–224

South Bend to Springfield by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration17h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$450Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 744.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Springfield, MA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from South Bend Station to Springfield once daily. Tickets cost $450–750 and the journey takes 17h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Bend Transpo to Springfield Union Station via Cleveland Bus Station in around 18h 10m.

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