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How to get fromLos Angeles to Indiana University South Bendby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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There are 10 ways to get from Los Angeles to Indiana University South Bend by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAX - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus bus
    10h 35m
    $144–425

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    46h 55m
    $749–1,590

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus bus
    2d 3h
    $353–655

  4. Drive 2,087.7 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Indiana University South Bendcar car 2,087.7 mi
    33h 1m
    $381–551

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LAX - MDW
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Gary to South Bend, INbus bus
    10h 40m
    $147–694

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

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUR - MDW
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Gary to South Bend, INbus bus
    10h 38m
    $156–640

  7. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ONT - MDW
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    4. Take the bus from Gary to South Bend, INbus bus
    11h 25m
    $173–658

  8. Fly Long Beach Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGB - MDW
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Gary to South Bend, INbus bus
    12h 23m
    $165–637

  9. 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
    12h 17m
    $259–742

  10. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SNA - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus bus
    13h 19m
    $218–472

Los Angeles to Indiana University South Bend by bus and foot

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Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$353Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,867.5 mi
  • Duration: 10h 35m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Indiana University South Bend, IN, USA?

You can take a train from Los Angeles to Indiana University South Bend via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and South Bend Station in around 46h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Indiana University South Bend via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago, South Street Station, and Mishawaka at IU South Bend in around 2d 3h.

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