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

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

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  1. Fly Oakland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane OAK - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    8h 44m
    $182–681

  2. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SFO - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    9h 29m
    $141–441

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bendbus bus
    2d 4h
    $424–653

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Emeryville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    2d 6h
    $1,367–2,098

  5. Drive  2,193.6 mi

    1. Drive from Oakland to South Bendcar car 2,193.6 mi
    34h 12m
    $375–542

  6. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SFO - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    9h 11m
    $188–498

  7. BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Milpitassubway subway
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SJC - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    9h 51m
    $197–737

  8. BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Milpitassubway subway
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SJC - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    10h 17m
    $160–530

  9. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SMF - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    11h 6m
    $228–754

  10. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane SFO - IND
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bendbus bus
    11h 27m
    $221–647

Oakland to South Bend by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$424Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,943.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Oakland to South Bend via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and Chicago in around 2d 4h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Emeryville to South Bend Station via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 6h.

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