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

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

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  1. Fly to South Bend

    best
    1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane BHM - SBN
    4h 52m
    $170–786

  2. Drive 616.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Birmingham to South Bendcar car 616.3 mi
    10h 34m
    $113–163

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0112
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bendbus bus South Bend
    16h
    $118–207

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Birmingham to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    31h 8m
    $427–938

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BHM - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    5h 23m
    $126–531

  6. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BHM - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    5h 57m
    $113–468

Birmingham to South Bend by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration31h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$427Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 571.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Birmingham, AL, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to South Bend (SBN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to South Street Station - South Bend via Indianapolis Union Station in around 16h.

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