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How to get fromSpringfield to South Bendby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, train, bus, or taxi

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There are 9 ways to get from Springfield to South Bend by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, train, bus, or taxi

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    5h 43m
    $88–177

  2. Drive 255.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to South Bendcar car 255.8 mi
    4h 45m
    $47–68

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus bus Chicago
    6h 55m
    $49–84

  4. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SPI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    4h 54m
    $73–297

  5. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 43m
    $91–167

  6. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DEC - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    5h 32m
    $176–418

  7. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to South Bend

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane SPI - SBN
    4h 29m
    $99–485

  8. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to South Bend

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane ORD - SBN
    6h 25m
    $128–535

  9. Train to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    2. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BMI - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    7h 18m
    $78–311

Springfield to South Bend by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration5h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 267.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 43m

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

You can take a train from Springfield to South Bend Station via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to South Bend, IN via Chicago in around 6h 55m.

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