There are 7 ways to get from St. Louis to South Bend Station by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- 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 / ...
7h 24m$118–240Drive 351.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from St. Louis to South Bend Stationcar 351.1 mi
6h 13m$65–93Bus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
8h 43m$81–131Fly to South Bend
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to South Bend (SBN)plane STL - SBN
5h 2m$108–616Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 24m$120–230Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane STL - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain
6h 5m$90–436Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane STL - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain
6h 22m$302–762
St. Louis to South Bend Station by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to South Bend Station is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 13m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis to South Bend Station is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $100 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis station to South Bend Station station. However, there are services departing from St Louis Bus Station and arriving at South Bend Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from St. Louis to South Bend Station station. However, there are services departing from St. Louis and arriving at South Bend Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
The distance between St. Louis and South Bend Station is 366 miles. The road distance is 353.2 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis to South Bend Station without a car is to train which takes 7h 24m and costs $110 - $240.
It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from St. Louis to South Bend Station, including transfers.
St. Louis to South Bend Station bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
St. Louis to South Bend Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from St. Louis to South Bend Station is to train which takes 7h 24m and costs $110 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $140 and takes 8h 43m, you could also fly, which costs $100 - $650 and takes 5h 2m.
What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and South Bend Station, 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 Bend Station via Chicago Bus Station and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 43m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- 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
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
- 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
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
St. Louis to South Bend Station bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
South Bend Station is 1h ahead of St. Louis. It is currently 7:14 AM in St. Louis and 8:14 AM in South Bend Station.
St. Louis to South Bend Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to South Bend Station is 353 miles. It takes approximately 6h 13m to drive from St. Louis to South Bend Station.
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