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

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There are 8 ways to get from Ottawa to South Bend by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, train (Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to South Bend

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    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane YOW - SBN
    7h 3m
    $118–621

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Syracuse Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2678
    2. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to South Bend Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    16h 19m
    $221–439

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit to Toledobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to South Bend Stationbus bus
    18h 46m
    $178–282

  4. Drive 650.9 mi

    1. Drive from Ottawa to South Bendcar car 650.9 mi
    12h 54m
    $149–216

  5. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YOW - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    8h
    $332–1,263

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane YOW - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    9h 34m
    $325–766

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Ottawa to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalotrain train
    3. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    18h 55m
    $245–697

  8. Bus via Fort Wayne

    1. Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Fort Wayne, INbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to South Bend, INbus bus
    20h 10m
    $151–257

Ottawa to South Bend by bus and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration16h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$221Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 598.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Ottawa, ON, Canada and South Bend, IN, USA?

United Airlines, Air Canada, and two other airlines fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to South Bend (SBN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ottawa to South Bend Station via Detroit and Toledo in around 18h 46m.

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