There are 5 ways to get from Omaha to South Bend by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 Omaha (OMA) to South Bend (SBN)plane OMA - SBN
5h 16m$116–669Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
- Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus Chicago / ...
12h 30m$86–138Drive 536.3 mi
- Drive from Omaha to South Bendcar 536.3 mi
9h 12m$98–142Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane OMA - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain
5h 59m$88–456Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane OMA - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain
6h 30m$466–759
Omaha to South Bend by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Omaha to South Bend is to bus which costs $85 - $140 and takes 12h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Omaha to South Bend is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $110 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Omaha to South Bend. However, there are services departing from Omaha, NE and arriving at South Bend, IN via Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.
The distance between Omaha and South Bend is 508 miles. The road distance is 539.5 miles.
The best way to get from Omaha to South Bend without a car is to bus which takes 12h 30m and costs $85 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Omaha to South Bend, including transfers.
Omaha to South Bend bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Omaha, NE station.
The best way to get from Omaha to South Bend is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $110 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $140 and takes 12h 30m.
Omaha to South Bend bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
South Bend is 1h ahead of Omaha. It is currently 1:07 AM in Omaha and 2:07 AM in South Bend.
What companies run services between Omaha, NE, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Omaha (OMA) to South Bend (SBN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Omaha, NE to South Bend, IN via Chicago in around 12h 30m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Omaha to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from Omaha to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Omaha, NE to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Omaha to South Bend is 539 miles. It takes approximately 9h 12m to drive from Omaha to South Bend.
Book your Omaha to South Bend bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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