There are 6 ways to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to South Bend by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)
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Fly
best- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to South Bend (SBN)plane STL - SBN
3h 34m$113–615Drive 362.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to South Bendcar 362.6 mi
6h 29m$67–96Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
8h 55m$114–248Bus via Indianapolis
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bendbus South Bend
9h 55m$77–134Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from St. Louis-STL to South Bend362.6 mi
6h 29mBus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
10h 14m$82–132
St. Louis Airport (STL) to South Bend by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to South Bend is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 29m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to South Bend is to fly which takes 3h 34m and costs $110 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis Airport (STL) to South Bend station. However, there are services departing from Saint Louis and arriving at South Street Station - South Bend via St Louis Bus Station and Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from St. Louis Airport (STL) station to South Bend station. However, there are services departing from LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station and arriving at South Bend Station via St. Louis and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
The distance between St. Louis Airport (STL) and South Bend is 302 miles. The road distance is 364.8 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to South Bend without a car is to train which takes 8h 55m and costs $110 - $250.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to South Bend, including transfers.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to South Bend bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to South Bend is to fly which takes 3h 34m and costs $110 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $250 and takes 8h 55m, you could also bus via Indianapolis, which costs $75 - $140 and takes 9h 55m.
What companies run services between St. Louis Airport (STL), USA and South Bend, IN, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to South Bend (SBN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station to South Bend Station via CIVIC CENTER station, St. Louis, and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to South Bend via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to South Bend via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to South Bend via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to South Bend via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to South Bend via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to South Bend via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- Miller Transportation
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Miller Transportation
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from St. Louis-STL to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
St. Louis Airport (STL) to South Bend bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
South Bend is 1h ahead of St. Louis Airport (STL). It is currently 8:55 AM in St. Louis Airport (STL) and 9:55 AM in South Bend.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis Airport (STL) to South Bend is 365 miles. It takes approximately 6h 29m to drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to South Bend.
There are 191+ hotels available in South Bend.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between St. Louis Airport (STL) and South Bend. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.