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How to get fromFranklin to South Bendby bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Franklin to South Bend by bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Shell Gas Station - Exit 6 to Indianapolisbus bus Memphis
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bendbus bus South Bend
    9h 59m
    $117–249

  2. Drive 386.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Franklin to South Bendcar car 386.1 mi
    6h 48m
    $71–102

  3. Bus, fly to South Bend

    1. Take the bus from Shell Gas Station - Exit 6 to Tornado Bus Co - Nashvillebus bus
    2. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane BNA - SBN
    6h 53m
    $171–771

  4. Bus, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Shell Gas Station - Exit 6 to Tornado Bus Co - Nashvillebus bus
    2. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BNA - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    8h 9m
    $146–596

  5. Bus, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Shell Gas Station - Exit 6 to Tornado Bus Co - Nashvillebus bus
    2. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BNA - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    8h 37m
    $183–503

Nashville (BNA) to South Bend (SBN) flights

Calendar93Weekly Planes
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 407.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 59m

What companies run services between Franklin, KY, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Franklin to South Street Station - South Bend via Shell Gas Station - Exit 6, Indianapolis, Lafayette Rd & Office Plaza Blvd, Ctc-R, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 9h 59m.

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