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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane CLT - SBN
    3h 34m
    $137–720

  2. Drive 653.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charlotte to South Bendcar car 653.6 mi
    12h 12m
    $120–173

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0140
    2. Take the train from Toledo to South Bend Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    16h 56m
    $141–282

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Carytrain train Piedmont / ...
    2. Take the train from Cary to South Bend Stationtrain train Floridian
    27h 19m
    $374–757

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0140
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to South Bend Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    16h 56m
    $151–262

  6. Bus via Columbus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte to Columbusbus bus Bsb 33
    2. Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to South Bend, INbus bus Columbus
    17h 30m

Charlotte to South Bend by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration16h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$141Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 545.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 34m

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

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to South Bend (SBN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to South Bend Station via Cary in around 27h 19m.

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