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

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

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  1. Fly to South Bend

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    1. Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane SGF - SBN
    4h 13m
    $91–397

  2. 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 34m
    $235–374

  3. 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 53m

  4. Drive  568.1 mi

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

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

    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 31m
    $106–372

  6. 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
    14h
    $120–274

Springfield to South Bend by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$235Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 499 mi
  • Duration: 4h 13m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to South Bend (SBN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield CU Transit Center to South Bend Station via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 13h 53m.

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