There are 6 ways to get from Chattanooga to South Bend by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus
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Fly Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport to South Bend
best- Fly from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) to South Bend (SBN)plane CHA - SBN
4h 17m$136–643Drive 511.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chattanooga to South Bendcar 511.2 mi
10h 7m$94–135Bus
- Take the bus from Groome Transportation Chattanooga to Atlanta Airportbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bendbus
19h 40m$187–390Fly Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CHA - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain
5h 36m$94–380Bus to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, fly to South Bend
- Take the bus from Groome Transportation Chattanooga to Atlanta Airportbus
- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to South Bend (SBN)plane ATL - SBN
5h 32m$189–745Bus, train
- Take the bus from Groome Transportation Chattanooga to Atlanta Airportbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain
21h 5m$233–420
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) to South Bend (SBN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chattanooga to South Bend is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 10h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Chattanooga to South Bend is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs $130 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Chattanooga to South Bend station. However, there are services departing from Groome Transportation Chattanooga and arriving at South Street Station - South Bend via Atlanta Bus Station and Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 40m.
The distance between Chattanooga and South Bend is 480 miles. The road distance is 514.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chattanooga to South Bend without a car is to bus which takes 19h 40m and costs $180 - $390.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Chattanooga to South Bend, including transfers.
Chattanooga to South Bend bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, depart from Groome Transportation Chattanooga station.
The best way to get from Chattanooga to South Bend is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs $130 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $390 and takes 19h 40m.
Chattanooga to South Bend bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, arrive at Atlanta Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chattanooga to South Bend is 514 miles. It takes approximately 10h 7m to drive from Chattanooga to South Bend.
What companies run services between Chattanooga, TN, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) to South Bend (SBN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chattanooga to South Street Station - South Bend via Groome Transportation Chattanooga, Atlanta Airport, Airport Station, Garnett Station, Atlanta Bus Station, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 19h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Groome Transportation Chattanooga to Atlanta Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–55
- Website
- Groome Transportation - Chattanooga
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation - Chattanooga
Bus from Groome Transportation Chattanooga to Atlanta Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–55
- Website
- Groome Transportation - Chattanooga
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation - Chattanooga
Bus from Groome Transportation Chattanooga to Atlanta Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–55
- Website
- Groome Transportation - Chattanooga
- Schedules at
- Groome Transportation - Chattanooga
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