There are 8 ways to get from Houston to South Bend by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly William P. Hobby Airport to South Bend
best- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to South Bend (SBN)plane HOU - SBN
6h 31m$226–1,019Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane HOU - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain
7h 11m$138–659Bus
- Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellumbus
- Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Dallas I-30 to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus
26h 34m$254–301Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus
- Take the train from Longview to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain
27h 35m$315–688Drive 1,127.7 mi
- Drive from Houston to South Bendcar 1,127.7 mi
19h 14m$206–298Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to South Bend
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to South Bend (SBN)plane IAH - SBN
6h 55m$168–772Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IAH - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain
7h 59m$157–439Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain
32h 29m$369–814
Houston to South Bend by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Houston to South Bend is to fly and train which costs $150 - $440 and takes 7h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Houston to South Bend is to fly which takes 6h 31m and costs $220 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Houston to South Bend. However, there are services departing from Downtown Houston and arriving at South Bend, IN via Gaston @ Good Latimer - N - Ns, Tornado Bus Co - Dallas I-30, California & 35th Street, LaSalle & 35th Street and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Houston to South Bend station. However, there are services departing from Houston and arriving at South Bend Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 29m.
The distance between Houston and South Bend is 991 miles. The road distance is 1134.3 miles.
The best way to get from Houston to South Bend without a car is to bus which takes 26h 34m and costs $250 - $310.
It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Houston to South Bend, including transfers.
Houston to South Bend bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Houston station.
Houston to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.
The best way to get from Houston to South Bend is to fly which takes 6h 31m and costs $220 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $250 - $310 and takes 26h 34m, you could also train, which costs $360 - $850 and takes 32h 29m.
What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to South Bend (SBN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Houston to South Bend, IN via Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum, Gaston @ Good Latimer - N - Ns, Samuell @ Cinnabar - E - Ns, Tornado Bus Co - Dallas I-30, California & 35th Street, Sox-35th Red Line Station, LaSalle & 35th Street, Clark & Harrison, and Chicago in around 26h 34m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Longview to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $95–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Downtown Houston to Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Houston to South Bend bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum station.
South Bend is 1h ahead of Houston. It is currently 6:38 PM in Houston and 7:38 PM in South Bend.
Houston to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Houston to South Bend is 1134 miles. It takes approximately 19h 14m to drive from Houston to South Bend.
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