There are 6 ways to get from South Bend to Appleton by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly South Bend to Appleton International Airport
best- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane SBN - ATW
3h 47m$92–479Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Chicagobus Columbus / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Appleton Transit Centerbus FlixBus 2550
7h 15m$37–67Train, bus
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Appleton Amtrak Stationbus
7h 58m$48–141Drive 278.9 mi
- Drive from South Bend to Appletoncar 278.9 mi
5h 14m$51–74Fly South Bend to Green Bay
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Green Bay (GRB)plane SBN - GRB
5h 5m$108–499Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Appleton International Airport
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane ORD - ATW
5h 23m$69–319
South Bend to Appleton by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Bend to Appleton is to bus which costs $35 - $70 and takes 7h 15m.
The fastest way to get from South Bend to Appleton is to fly which takes 3h 47m and costs $90 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from South Bend to Appleton. However, there are services departing from South Bend, IN and arriving at Appleton Transit Center via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
The distance between South Bend and Appleton is 219 miles. The road distance is 280.5 miles.
The best way to get from South Bend to Appleton without a car is to bus which takes 7h 15m and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from South Bend to Appleton, including transfers.
South Bend to Appleton bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from South Bend, IN station.
The best way to get from South Bend to Appleton is to fly which takes 3h 47m and costs $90 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 7h 15m.
South Bend to Appleton bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Chicago station.
Appleton is 1h behind South Bend. It is currently 6:40 PM in South Bend and 5:40 PM in Appleton.
What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Appleton, WI, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to Appleton International Airport (ATW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Bend, IN to Appleton Transit Center via Chicago Bus Station in around 7h 15m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from South Bend to Appleton International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
Flights from South Bend to Green Bay via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Appleton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from South Bend to Appleton International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
Flights from South Bend to Appleton International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from South Bend to Appleton International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from South Bend to Green Bay via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
Flights from South Bend to Green Bay via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from South Bend to Green Bay via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from South Bend to Appleton International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Appleton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from South Bend, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–45
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from South Bend, IN to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Appleton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee to Appleton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Milwaukee to Appleton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 920 496 3600
- Website
- golamers.com
Bus from Milwaukee to Appleton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–26
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between South Bend to Appleton is 280 miles. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from South Bend to Appleton.
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