There are 4 ways to get from Chesapeake to South Bend by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to South Bend (SBN)plane ORF - SBN
5h 1m$143–651Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Norfolk to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2605 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to South Bend Transpobus Greyhound US0164
22h 9m$127–212Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to South Bend Stationtrain Floridian
22h 11m$221–528Drive 754.3 mi
- Drive from Chesapeake to South Bendcar 754.3 mi
13h 40m$138–199
Chesapeake to South Bend by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chesapeake to South Bend is to bus which costs $120 - $220 and takes 22h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Chesapeake to South Bend is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs $140 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Chesapeake to South Bend. However, there are services departing from Dntc and arriving at South Bend Transpo via Military Circle Mall, Norfolk and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Chesapeake to South Bend station. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at South Bend Station via Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 11m.
The distance between Chesapeake and South Bend is 649 miles. The road distance is 758.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chesapeake to South Bend without a car is to bus which takes 22h 9m and costs $120 - $220.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Chesapeake to South Bend, including transfers.
Chesapeake to South Bend bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Norfolk station.
Chesapeake to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Chesapeake to South Bend is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs $140 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $220 and takes 22h 9m, you could also train, which costs $220 - $550 and takes 22h 11m.
What companies run services between Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to South Bend (SBN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dntc to South Bend Transpo via Military Circle Mall, Military & Poplar Hall, Norfolk, and Washington Union Station in around 22h 9m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to South Bend via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to South Bend via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to South Bend via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–480
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Norfolk to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Chesapeake to South Bend bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Chesapeake to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chesapeake to South Bend is 759 miles. It takes approximately 13h 40m to drive from Chesapeake to South Bend.
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