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

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There are 6 ways to get from Charleston to South Bend by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly to South Bend

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    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane CHS - SBN
    5h 52m
    $128–594

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CHS - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    7h 21m
    $93–385

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to South Bend Stationtrain train Floridian
    27h 16m
    $401–826

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to South Bend Stationbus bus
    27h 29m
    $184–349

  5. Drive 829.5 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to South Bendcar car 829.5 mi
    15h 24m
    $152–219

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CHS - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    6h 54m
    $107–442

Charleston to South Bend by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration27h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$184Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 715.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to South Bend (SBN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Charleston to South Bend Station via Charleston Amtrak Station and Petersburg Amtrak Station in around 27h 16m.

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