There are 7 ways to get from South Bend to St. Louis by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from South Bend
best- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane SBN - STL
4h 27m$87–480Drive 356.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Bend to St. Louiscar 356.9 mi
6h 12m$61–89Train (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$196–310Bus
- Take the bus from South Bend Transpo to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
9h 5m$65–99Train 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 7m$374–781Train 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 58m$136–678Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain Lincoln Service / ...
7h 51m
South Bend to St. Louis by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from South Bend to St. Louis is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 12m.
The fastest way to get from South Bend to St. Louis is to fly which takes 4h 27m and costs $85 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from South Bend to St. Louis station. However, there are services departing from South Bend Transpo and arriving at St Louis Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
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 $190 - $310.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from South Bend to St. Louis, including transfers.
South Bend to St. Louis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from South Bend Transpo station.
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 27m and costs $85 - $480. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $310 and takes 7h 51m, you could also bus, which costs $60 - $100 and takes 9h 5m.
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 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from South Bend to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
Flights from South Bend to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from South Bend to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from South Bend to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from South Bend to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from South Bend to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- gojetairlines.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $45–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from South Bend Transpo to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from South Bend Transpo to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- Website
- Barons Bus
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from South Bend Transpo to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
South Bend to St. Louis bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
St. Louis is 1h behind South Bend. It is currently 10:44 PM in South Bend and 9:44 PM 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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