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

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There are 11 ways to get from California to South Bend by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly San Diego International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SAN - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    8h 37m
    $164–618

  2. Fly San Diego International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SAN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    8h 52m
    $142–525

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    45h 52m
    $758–1,520

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus bus
    2d 2h
    $372–683

  5. Drive 2,086.2 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to South Bendcar car 2,086.2 mi
    32h 59m
    $381–550

  6. Fly Long Beach Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGB - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    8h 59m
    $173–664

  7. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SMF - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    8h 38m
    $184–716

  8. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LAX - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    8h 50m
    $170–776

  9. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    9h 4m
    $217–453

  10. Fly Oakland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane OAK - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    8h 48m
    $187–669

  11. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SJC - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    8h 56m
    $178–668

California to South Bend by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration45h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$758Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,824.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 37m

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

You can take a train from Los Angeles to South Bend Station via Chicago Union Station in around 45h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to South Bend, IN via St Louis Bus Station and Chicago in around 2d 2h.

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