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

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There are 6 ways to get from South Bend to Springfield by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from South Bend

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    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane SBN - SGF
    4h 17m
    $90–397

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    13h 1m
    $236–370

  3. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from South Street Station - South Bend to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    13h 10m
    $123–272

  4. Drive  572.2 mi

    1. Drive from South Bend to Springfieldcar car 572.2 mi
    9h 45m
    $105–151

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

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane ORD - SGF
    6h 3m
    $112–388

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    14h 19m

South Bend to Springfield by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$236Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 499 mi
  • Duration: 4h 17m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Street Station - South Bend to Springfield CU Transit Center via Indianapolis Union Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 13h 10m.

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