There are 4 ways to get from South Bend to Western Michigan University by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Bus via Gary
best- Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Gary, INbus Columbus / ...
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
4h 54m$28–54Drive 63.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Bend to Western Michigan Universitycar 63.9 mi
1h 31m$12–17Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain Wolverine / ...
5h 55m$69–147Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 55m$77–114
South Bend to Western Michigan University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Bend to Western Michigan University is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 31m.
The fastest way to get from South Bend to Western Michigan University is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from South Bend to Western Michigan University. However, there are services departing from South Bend, IN and arriving at W. Michigan & Sprague via Gary Bus Station and Kalamazoo Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from South Bend station to Western Michigan University. However, there are services departing from South Bend Station and arriving at Kalamazoo via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
The distance between South Bend and Western Michigan University is 182 miles. The road distance is 64.3 miles.
The best way to get from South Bend to Western Michigan University without a car is to bus via Gary which takes 4h 54m and costs $28 - $55.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from South Bend to Western Michigan University, including transfers.
South Bend to Western Michigan University bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from South Bend, IN station.
South Bend to Western Michigan University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from South Bend Station.
The best way to get from South Bend to Western Michigan University is to bus via Gary which takes 4h 54m and costs $28 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $150 and takes 5h 55m.
What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Western Michigan University, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from South Bend, IN to Western Michigan University via Gary, IN, Gary Bus Station, Kalamazoo Transit Center, and W. Michigan & Sprague in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from South Bend Station to Western Michigan University via Chicago Union Station, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Transit Center, and W. Michigan & Sprague in around 5h 55m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from South Bend, IN to Gary, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from South Bend, IN to Gary, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from South Bend, IN to Gary, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–17
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
South Bend to Western Michigan University bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Gary, IN station.
South Bend to Western Michigan University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Bend to Western Michigan University is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from South Bend to Western Michigan University.
There are 53+ hotels available in Western Michigan University.