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

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There are 6 ways to get from Altoona to South Bend by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane DSM - SBN
    4h 17m
    $152–712

  2. Drive 396.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Altoona to South Bendcar car 396.7 mi
    6h 46m
    $73–105

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    9h 55m
    $94–172

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 55m
    $98–162

  5. Bus via South Bend, IN

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus bus Chicago
    10h 2m
    $82–143

  6. Bus, train via Galesburg

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    11h 6m
    $124–247

Des Moines (DSM) to South Bend (SBN) flights

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration5h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 398.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Altoona, IA, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to South Bend (SBN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Altoona to South Bend Station via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 9h 55m.

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