There are 5 ways to get from Norfolk to South Bend by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to South Bend
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to South Bend (SBN)plane ORF - SBN
4h 40m$140–648Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane ORF - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain
5h 42m$119–485Bus
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2605
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to South Bend Transpobus Greyhound US0164
22h 9m$132–212Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to South Bend Stationtrain Floridian
22h 11m$243–658Drive 752.5 mi
- Drive from Norfolk to South Bendcar 752.5 mi
13h 37m$138–199
Norfolk to South Bend by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to South Bend is to bus which costs $130 - $220 and takes 22h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to South Bend is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $140 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Norfolk to South Bend. However, there are services departing from Dntc and arriving at South Bend Transpo via Military Circle Mall, Norfolk and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Norfolk to South Bend station. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at South Bend Station via Petersburg Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 11m.
The distance between Norfolk and South Bend is 648 miles. The road distance is 756.9 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk to South Bend without a car is to bus which takes 22h 9m and costs $130 - $220.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Norfolk to South Bend, including transfers.
Norfolk to South Bend bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Norfolk station.
Norfolk to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Norfolk to South Bend is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs $140 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $220 and takes 22h 9m, you could also train, which costs $240 - $700 and takes 22h 11m.
What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to South Bend (SBN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dntc to South Bend Transpo via Military Circle Mall, Military & Poplar Hall, Norfolk, and Washington Union Station in around 22h 9m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Norfolk to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Norfolk to South Bend bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Norfolk to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk to South Bend is 757 miles. It takes approximately 13h 37m to drive from Norfolk to South Bend.
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