How much is the train ticket from St. Louis to South Bend?

The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to South Bend start from R 881. The average price for this train route is around R 1 776. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from St. Louis to South Bend?

The average train journey time from St. Louis to South Bend is 11h 59m, covering a distance of 476 km. The quickest train can get you there in 8h 4m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the St. Louis to South Bend route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from St. Louis to South Bend?

The earliest train from St. Louis to South Bend departs at 08:10. And the latest train departs at 14:55.

Train St. Louis to South Bend from R 831 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from St. Louis to South Bend on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	14:55	Gateway Station	8h 4m	23:59	South Bend Station	CheapestFastest
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	11h 59m	21:09	South Bend Station	No tags
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	14h 49m	23:59	South Bend Station	No tags
Train	14:55	Gateway Station	8h 4m	23:59	South Bend Station	No tags
Train	14:55	Gateway Station	8h 4m	23:59	South Bend Station	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to South Bend on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	14:55	Gateway Station	8h 4m	23:59	South Bend Station	CheapestFastest
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	11h 59m	21:09	South Bend Station	No tags
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	14h 49m	23:59	South Bend Station	No tags
Train	14:55	Gateway Station	8h 4m	23:59	South Bend Station	No tags
Train	14:55	Gateway Station	8h 4m	23:59	South Bend Station	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to South Bend on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	14h 49m	23:59	South Bend Station	Cheapest
Train	14:55	Gateway Station	8h 4m	23:59	South Bend Station	Fastest
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	11h 59m	21:09	South Bend Station	No tags
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	11h 59m	21:09	South Bend Station	No tags
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	14h 49m	23:59	South Bend Station	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to South Bend on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	14:55	Gateway Station	8h 4m	23:59	South Bend Station	CheapestFastest
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	11h 59m	21:09	South Bend Station	No tags
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	11h 59m	21:09	South Bend Station	No tags
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	14h 49m	23:59	South Bend Station	No tags
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	14h 49m	23:59	South Bend Station	No tags

Next departures from St. Louis to South Bend on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	14:55	Gateway Station	8h 4m	23:59	South Bend Station	CheapestFastest
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	11h 59m	21:09	South Bend Station	No tags
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	11h 59m	21:09	South Bend Station	No tags
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	14h 49m	23:59	South Bend Station	No tags
Train	08:10	Gateway Station	14h 49m	23:59	South Bend Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 3:05 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from St. Louis to South Bend

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach South Bend. The journey takes about 10 hours and with fares starting at just R 989, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

10hAverage duration

477 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 989 - R 3 185	Average duration10h	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 881 - R 12 945	Average duration11h 59m	CO₂ emissions 43kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 637 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5637 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at R 881

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from St. Louis to South Bend by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from St. Louis to South Bend?
The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to South Bend start from R 881. The average price for this train route is around R 1 776. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from St. Louis to South Bend?
The average train journey time from St. Louis to South Bend is 11h 59m, covering a distance of 476 km. The quickest train can get you there in 8h 4m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the St. Louis to South Bend route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from St. Louis to South Bend?
The earliest train from St. Louis to South Bend departs at 08:10. And the latest train departs at 14:55.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

09/12

No data

10/12

R 1 626

Today

R 1 851

12/12

No data

13/12

R 1 626

14/12

R 1 695

15/12

R 1 488

16/12

R 1 263

The cheapest trip from St. Louis to South Bend was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 263

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from St. Louis to South Bend as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 1 263 to R 14 078 for a train ticket from St. Louis to South Bend based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 263, which is on 2025-12-16.