There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia to South Bend, IN by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, bus, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Philadelphia International Airport to South Bend
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to South Bend (SBN)plane PHL - SBN
5h 41m$139–724Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0421 / ...
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to South Bend Transpobus FlixBus N2641
16h 50m$122–190Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain Floridian
18h 58m$201–1,045Drive 669.2 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to South Bend, INcar 669.2 mi
10h 59m$123–177Train, subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to South Bend
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to South Bend (SBN)plane IAD - SBN
6h$141–1,209Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PHL - MDW
- Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus
7h 7m$158–402Bus via Baltimore (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Baltimore Greyhound Garagebus Greyhound US0305
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to South Bend Transpobus Greyhound US0164
22h 25m$127–213
Philadelphia to South Bend, IN by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to South Bend, IN is to bus which costs $120 - $190 and takes 16h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to South Bend, IN is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs $130 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to South Bend, IN. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at South Bend Transpo via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to South Bend, IN station. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at South Bend Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 58m.
The distance between Philadelphia and South Bend, IN is 609 miles. The road distance is 673.1 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to South Bend, IN without a car is to bus which takes 16h 50m and costs $120 - $190.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Philadelphia to South Bend, IN, including transfers.
Philadelphia to South Bend, IN bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to South Bend, IN train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to South Bend, IN is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs $130 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $190 and takes 16h 50m, you could also train, which costs $200 - $1,100 and takes 18h 58m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, 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 16h 50m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–400
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Baltimore Greyhound Garage
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to South Bend Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Philadelphia to South Bend, IN bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Philadelphia to South Bend, IN train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to South Bend, IN is 673 miles. It takes approximately 10h 59m to drive from Philadelphia to South Bend, IN.
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