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

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There are 10 ways to get from Long Beach to South Bend by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Long Beach Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGB - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    8h 49m
    $195–816

  2. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUR - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    10h 49m
    $132–527

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    47h 58m
    $624–1,662

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 7th / Channel to El Monte Station - Lower Levelbus bus 577
    2. Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bendbus bus
    2d 4h
    $360–581

  5. Drive  2,099.3 mi

    1. Drive from Long Beach to South Bendcar car 2,099.3 mi
    33h 17m
    $384–554

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LAX - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    9h 24m
    $168–671

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    9h 45m
    $151–434

  8. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ONT - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    12h 9m
    $146–631

  9. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SNA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    12h 32m
    $224–495

  10. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane LAX - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bendbus bus
    11h 36m
    $214–540

Long Beach to South Bend by tram and train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration47h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$624Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,841.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 49m

What companies run services between Long Beach, CA, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Downtown Long Beach Station to South Bend Station via Union Station - Metro A-Line, Los Angeles, and Chicago Union Station in around 47h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Long Beach Blvd & 3rd SE to South Bend via 7th / Channel, El Monte Bus Stop, St Louis Bus Station, and Chicago in around 2d 4h.

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