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How to get fromPhoenix, AZ to South Bendby plane, bus (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Phoenix, AZ to South Bend by plane, bus (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Phoenix to South Bend

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    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane PHX - SBN
    7h 56m
    $159–672

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to El Pasobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to Dallasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationbus bus
    38h 48m

  3. Bus, train via Flagstaff

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Denny's Deer Valley to Flagstaff Amtrak Stationbus bus Phx
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bendbus bus
    41h 31m
    $970–1,625

  4. Drive  1,755.9 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix, AZ to South Bendcar car 1,755.9 mi
    31h 21m
    $321–463

  5. Bus to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, fly to South Bend

    1. Take the bus from Central Av & Van Buren St to Superstition Springs PNRbus bus
    2. Fly from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane AZA - SBN
    7h 20m
    $193–826

  6. Fly Phoenix to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHX - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    8h 44m
    $171–314

  7. Fly Phoenix to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PHX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    9h 5m
    $244–457

  8. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from North Phoenix Metro Center Transit Station to Maricopa Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    2d 12h

Phoenix, AZ to South Bend by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration41h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$970Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,527.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 56m

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Phoenix (PHX) to South Bend (SBN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to South Bend Station via El Paso, Dallas, Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, Sox-35th Red Line Station, LaSalle & 35th Street, Clark & Harrison, and Chicago Union Station in around 38h 48m.

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