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

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

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  1. Ferry, fly to South Bend

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    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 36m
    $100–484
  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Boston to South Bend Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    20h 14m
    $500–800
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to South Bend Stationbus bus
    20h 46m
  4. Drive  892.4 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to South Bend Stationcar car 892.4 mi
    15h 24m
    $163–236
  5. Ferry, fly to Chicago Midway 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 Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BOS - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    7h 36m
    $141–560
  6. Ferry, 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
    8h 1m
    $654–1,093

Boston to South Bend Station by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration20h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$500Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and South Bend Station, IN, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Boston to South Bend Station once daily. Tickets cost $500–800 and the journey takes 20h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to South Bend Station via New York Midtown and Toledo in around 20h 46m.

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