There are 7 ways to get from South Bend to St. Louis 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 26m$92–500Drive 356.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Bend to St. Louiscar 356.9 mi
6h 12m$66–95Train (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 / ...
7h 51m$97–219Bus 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
8h$73–212Train 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
5h 50m$100–560Train 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 13m$297–757Bus
- 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 / ...
9h 9m$67–113
South Bend to St. Louis by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Bend to St. Louis is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 6h 12m.
The fastest way to get from South Bend to St. Louis is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs $90 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from South Bend station to St. Louis station. However, there are services departing from South Street Station - South Bend and arriving at St Louis Bus Station via Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
No, there is no direct train from South Bend station to St. Louis. However, there are services departing from South Bend Station and arriving at St. Louis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
The distance between South Bend and St. Louis is 315 miles. The road distance is 358.9 miles.
The best way to get from South Bend to St. Louis without a car is to train which takes 7h 51m and costs $95 - $220.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from South Bend to St. Louis, including transfers.
South Bend to St. Louis bus services, operated by Miller Transportation, depart from South Street Station - South Bend.
South Bend to St. Louis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from South Bend Station.
The best way to get from South Bend to St. Louis is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs $90 - $500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $95 - $220 and takes 7h 51m, you could also bus via Indianapolis, which costs $70 - $220 and takes 8h.
What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and St. Louis, MO, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from South Bend Station to St. Louis via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 51m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from South Bend to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- Miller Transportation
Bus from South Street Station - South Bend to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–150
- Website
- Miller Transportation
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More Questions & Answers
South Bend to St. Louis bus services, operated by Miller Transportation, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
St. Louis is 1h behind South Bend. It is currently 3:19 AM in South Bend and 2:19 AM in St. Louis.
South Bend to St. Louis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Bend to St. Louis is 359 miles. It takes approximately 6h 12m to drive from South Bend to St. Louis.
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