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

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There are 8 ways to get from Iowa City to South Bend by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicagobus bus Btw 1202 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    6h 43m
    $64–125

  2. Bus via South Bend, IN

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicagobus bus Btw 1202 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus bus Chicago
    6h 50m
    $51–97

  3. Drive 294.5 mi

    1. Drive from Iowa City to South Bendcar car 294.5 mi
    5h 11m
    $54–78

  4. Fly The Eastern Iowa Airport to South Bend

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane CID - SBN
    5h 15m
    $160–926

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicagobus bus Btw 1202 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 43m
    $67–115

  6. Bus, train via Naperville

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Napervillebus bus
    2. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    7h 37m

  7. Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly to South Bend

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Molinebus bus
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane MLI - SBN
    6h 50m
    $90–477

  8. Fly The Eastern Iowa Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CID - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    6h 25m
    $95–506

Iowa City to South Bend by bus, foot, and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration6h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 319.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to South Bend (SBN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Iowa City to South Bend Station via Chicago and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 43m.

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