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

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There are 7 ways to get from Hartford to South Bend by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to South Bend

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    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane BDL - SBN
    5h 51m
    $127–671

  2. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BDL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    7h 30m
    $87–401

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus 2610
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to South Bend Transpobus bus FlixBus N2641
    18h 35m
    $127–205

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Springfieldtrain train Amtrak Hartford Line / ...
    2. Take the train from Springfield to South Bend Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    19h 15m
    $206–505

  5. Drive  799.3 mi

    1. Drive from Hartford to South Bendcar car 799.3 mi
    13h 22m
    $146–211

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BDL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    7h 9m
    $104–488

  7. Bus via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to South Bend Stationbus bus
    23h 26m
    $153–253

Hartford to South Bend by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration18h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$127Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 718.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Hartford, CT, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to South Bend (SBN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hartford Union Station to South Bend Transpo via New York Midtown in around 18h 35m.

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