There are 5 ways to get from Boston to South Bend by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to South Bend
best- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to South Bend (SBN)plane BOS - SBN
4h 28m$138–628Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BOS - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain
5h 55m$113–457Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to South Bend Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
20h 14m$300–650Bus
- Take the bus from Boston to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to South Bend Transpobus FlixBus N2641
20h 40m$150–265Drive 890.4 mi
- Drive from Boston to South Bendcar 890.4 mi
15h 20m$163–235
Boston to South Bend by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to South Bend is to bus which costs $150 - $270 and takes 20h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to South Bend is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs $130 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to South Bend. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at South Bend Transpo via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Boston and arriving at South Bend Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20h 14m.
The distance between Boston and South Bend is 794 miles. The road distance is 895.6 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to South Bend without a car is to train which takes 20h 14m and costs $300 - $650.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Boston to South Bend, including transfers.
Boston to South Bend bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to South Bend is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs $130 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $300 - $650 and takes 20h 14m, you could also bus, which costs $150 - $270 and takes 20h 40m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to South Bend (SBN) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to South Bend Station once daily. Tickets cost $300–650 and the journey takes 20h 14m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to South Bend via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to South Bend via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to South Bend via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to South Bend via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–400
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to South Bend via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to South Bend via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to South Bend via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Newark Penn Station to South Bend Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Boston to South Bend bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Boston to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at South Bend Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to South Bend is 896 miles. It takes approximately 15h 20m to drive from Boston to South Bend.
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