There are 7 ways to get from Long Island to South Bend by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound, 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 Newark Liberty International Airport to South Bend
best- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to South Bend (SBN)plane EWR - SBN
4h 18m$110–460Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to South Bend Transpobus FlixBus N2641
16h 22m$133–193Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to South Bend Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
18h 46m$483–753Drive 704.6 mi
- Drive from Brooklyn to South Bendcar 704.6 mi
11h 53m$125–180Fly Laguardia Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane LGA - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain
5h 46m$257–708Fly Laguardia Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LGA - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain
6h 5m$175–544Bus via Toledo
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toledo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0420
- Take the bus from Toledo to South Bend Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
20h 55m
Long Island to South Bend by subway, foot, and bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Long Island to South Bend is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 11h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Long Island to South Bend is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs $110 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Long Island to South Bend. However, there are services departing from New York Midtown and arriving at South Bend Transpo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Long Island to South Bend station. However, there are services departing from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and arriving at South Bend Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 46m.
The distance between Long Island and South Bend is 659 miles. The road distance is 708.7 miles.
The best way to get from Long Island to South Bend without a car is to bus which takes 16h 22m and costs $130 - $200.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Long Island to South Bend, including transfers.
Long Island to South Bend bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New York Midtown station.
Long Island to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from Long Island to South Bend is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs $110 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $200 and takes 16h 22m, you could also train, which costs $480 - $800 and takes 18h 46m.
What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?
United Airlines and Delta fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to South Bend (SBN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from New York Midtown to South Bend Transpo 5 times a week. Tickets cost $130–190 and the journey takes 14h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- When
- Sunday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–440
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to South Bend via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $480–750
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to South Bend Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $130–190
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Toledo to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Long Island to South Bend bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at South Bend Transpo station.
Long Island to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at South Bend Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Long Island to South Bend is 709 miles. It takes approximately 11h 53m to drive from Long Island to South Bend.
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