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

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There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to South Bend by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to South Bend

    best
    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane SGF - SBN
    4h 18m
    $126–587

  2. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SGF - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    5h 27m
    $90–349

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    12h 14m
    $151–309

  4. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bendbus bus
    13h 20m
    $109–199

  5. Drive 568.1 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to South Bendcar car 568.1 mi
    9h 50m
    $104–150

  6. Bus, train via St. Louis Airport (STL)

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to Saint Louisbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    12h 42m
    $154–312

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationbus bus
    13h 33m
    $114–194

Springfield to South Bend by bus and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration12h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$151Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 499 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to South Bend (SBN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to South Street Station - South Bend via St Louis Bus Station and Indianapolis Union Station in around 13h 20m.

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