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

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There are 7 ways to get from Boston to South Bend by ferry, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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  1. Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to South Bend

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane BOS - SBN
    6h 34m
    $139–678

  2. Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BOS - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    7h 36m
    $111–515

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Boston to South Bend Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    20h 14m
    $230–550

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Newark Penn Stationbus bus Greyhound US0235 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to South Bend Transpobus bus FlixBus N2641
    20h 40m
    $148–234

  5. Drive  890.4 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to South Bendcar car 890.4 mi
    15h 19m
    $163–235

  6. Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BOS - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    7h 57m
    $629–968

  7. Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MHT - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    7h 51m
    $150–717

Boston to South Bend by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration20h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$230Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 791.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Boston to South Bend Station once daily. Tickets cost $230–550 and the journey takes 20h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to South Bend Transpo via Newark Penn Station in around 20h 40m.

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