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

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

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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
    $147–232

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bendbus bus Bsb 26 / ...
    6h 55m
    $47–74

  3. Drive  255.8 mi

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

  4. Fly to South Bend

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane SPI - SBN
    5h 49m
    $94–475

  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

  6. Fly 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
    5h 1m
    $94–330

Springfield to South Bend by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration5h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$147Cheapest 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 via Chicago in around 6h 55m.

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