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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    7h 24m
    $119–239

  2. Drive 353.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Louis to South Bendcar car 353.1 mi
    6h 17m
    $65–94

  3. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bendbus bus South Bend
    8h 30m
    $80–134

  4. Fly to South Bend

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane STL - SBN
    5h 5m
    $118–670

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus bus Chicago
    8h 50m
    $65–111

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane STL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    6h 1m
    $90–426

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

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane STL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    6h 22m
    $302–762

St. Louis to South Bend by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration7h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 363.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 24m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?

You can take a train from St. Louis to South Bend Station via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to South Street Station - South Bend via Indianapolis Union Station in around 8h 30m.

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