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

The cheapest train tickets from St. Louis to South Bend start from $51. The average price for this train route is around $103. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

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

The average train ride duration from St. Louis to South Bend is 11h 59m, covering a distance of 295 miles (476 km). The quickest train can get you there in 8h 4m and is operated by Amtrak .

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

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

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

The earliest train departs from St. Louis to South Bend at 8:10am. And the latest train departs at 2:55pm.

Train St. Louis to South Bend from $48 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for St. Louis to South Bend on December 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	2:55pm	Gateway Station	8h 4m	11:59pm	South Bend Station	CheapestFastest
Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	11h 59m	9:09pm	South Bend Station	No tags
Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	14h 49m	11:59pm	South Bend Station	No tags
Train	2:55pm	Gateway Station	8h 4m	11:59pm	South Bend Station	No tags
Train	2:55pm	Gateway Station	8h 4m	11:59pm	South Bend Station	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to South Bend on December 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	2:55pm	Gateway Station	8h 4m	11:59pm	South Bend Station	CheapestFastest
Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	11h 59m	9:09pm	South Bend Station	No tags
Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	14h 49m	11:59pm	South Bend Station	No tags
Train	2:55pm	Gateway Station	8h 4m	11:59pm	South Bend Station	No tags
Train	2:55pm	Gateway Station	8h 4m	11:59pm	South Bend Station	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to South Bend on December 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	14h 49m	11:59pm	South Bend Station	Cheapest
Train	2:55pm	Gateway Station	8h 4m	11:59pm	South Bend Station	Fastest
Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	11h 59m	9:09pm	South Bend Station	No tags
Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	11h 59m	9:09pm	South Bend Station	No tags
Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	14h 49m	11:59pm	South Bend Station	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to South Bend on December 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	2:55pm	Gateway Station	8h 4m	11:59pm	South Bend Station	CheapestFastest
Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	11h 59m	9:09pm	South Bend Station	No tags
Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	11h 59m	9:09pm	South Bend Station	No tags
Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	14h 49m	11:59pm	South Bend Station	No tags
Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	14h 49m	11:59pm	South Bend Station	No tags

Next departures for St. Louis to South Bend on December 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	2:55pm	Gateway Station	8h 4m	11:59pm	South Bend Station	CheapestFastest
Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	11h 59m	9:09pm	South Bend Station	No tags
Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	11h 59m	9:09pm	South Bend Station	No tags
Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	14h 49m	11:59pm	South Bend Station	No tags
Train	8:10am	Gateway Station	14h 49m	11:59pm	South Bend Station	No tags

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

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

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach South Bend. The journey takes about 10 hours and with fares starting at just $58, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

10hAverage Duration

296 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$58 - $185	Average Duration10h	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$51 - $749	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. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $51

Train and bus companies in US:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

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

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary 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 $51. The average price for this train route is around $103. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from St. Louis to South Bend?
The average train ride duration from St. Louis to South Bend is 11h 59m, covering a distance of 295 miles (476 km). The quickest train can get you there in 8h 4m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators service the St. Louis to South Bend route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 2 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from St. Louis to South Bend?
The earliest train departs from St. Louis to South Bend at 8:10am. And the latest train departs at 2:55pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

12/09

No data

12/10

$94

Today

$107

12/12

No data

12/13

$94

12/14

$98

12/15

$86

12/16

$73

The cheapest trip from St. Louis to South Bend was searched and found on Dec 16, 2025 with a price of $73

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 $73 to $814 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 $73 which is on 2025-12-16.