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

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There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia to South Bend by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to South Bend

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane PHL - SBN
    5h 29m
    $168–871

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus bus FlixBus 2601 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to South Bend Transpobus bus FlixBus N2641
    17h 10m
    $122–213

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train Floridian
    18h 52m
    $251–1,083

  4. Drive 668.5 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to South Bendcar car 668.5 mi
    10h 59m
    $122–177

  5. Train, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to South Bend

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane IAD - SBN
    5h 57m
    $160–1,307

  6. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    6h 52m
    $175–466

  7. Bus via Baltimore (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Baltimore Greyhound Garagebus bus Greyhound US0305
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to South Bend Transpobus bus Greyhound US0164
    22h 25m
    $127–240

Philadelphia to South Bend by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration17h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 604.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to South Bend (SBN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to South Bend Transpo via Newark Penn Station in around 17h 10m.

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