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

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

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  1. Fly to South Bend

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    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane CID - SBN
    4h 59m
    $156–970

  2. Drive 308.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to South Bendcar car 308.4 mi
    6h 4m
    $57–82

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationbus bus
    8h 34m

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

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CID - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    6h 9m
    $96–512

  5. Bus via South Bend, IN

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus bus
    8h 41m

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    9h 23m

  7. Bus, train via Naperville

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Napervillebus bus
    3. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    9h 28m

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to South Bend (SBN) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration4h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$145Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 291.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Cedar Rapids, IA, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to South Bend (SBN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to South Bend Station via Iowa City, Chicago, and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 34m.

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