There are 6 ways to get from Durham to South Bend by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or train
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Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to South Bend
best- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to South Bend (SBN)plane RDU - SBN
6h 22m$139–674Drive 676.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Durham to South Bendcar 676.7 mi
12h 48m$124–179Bus
- Take the bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Toledo to South Bend Stationbus
20h 56m$150–278Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain Piedmont / ...
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain Floridian
24h 13m$277–666Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to South Bend
- Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to South Bend (SBN)plane CLT - SBN
6h 51m$172–764Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane RDU - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain
7h 32m$182–288
Durham to South Bend by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Durham to South Bend is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 12h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Durham to South Bend is to fly which takes 6h 22m and costs $130 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Durham to South Bend station. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at South Bend Station via Charlotte Bus Station and Toledo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Durham station to South Bend station. However, there are services departing from Durham Amtrak Station and arriving at South Bend Station via Raleigh Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 13m.
The distance between Durham and South Bend is 595 miles. The road distance is 680.7 miles.
The best way to get from Durham to South Bend without a car is to bus which takes 20h 56m and costs $150 - $280.
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Durham to South Bend, including transfers.
Durham to South Bend bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Durham station.
Durham to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Durham Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Durham to South Bend is to fly which takes 6h 22m and costs $130 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $280 and takes 20h 56m, you could also train, which costs $270 - $700 and takes 24h 13m.
What companies run services between Durham, NC, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to South Bend (SBN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Durham to South Bend Station via Charlotte Bus Station and Toledo in around 20h 56m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to South Bend via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to South Bend via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to South Bend via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to South Bend via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to South Bend via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to South Bend via Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to South Bend via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to South Bend via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to South Bend via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–16
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–650
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–170
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Durham to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Toledo to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Durham to South Bend bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Durham to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Raleigh Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Durham to South Bend is 681 miles. It takes approximately 12h 48m to drive from Durham to South Bend.
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