There are 6 ways to get from Portland to South Bend by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 Portland International Airport (PDX) to South Bend (SBN)plane PDX - SBN
7h 39m$208–821Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PDX - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain
8h 50m$140–551Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited / ...
2d$623–1,368Bus
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus
2d 3h$342–661Drive 2,176.9 mi
- Drive from Portland to South Bendcar 2,176.9 mi
34h 42m$398–574Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PDX - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain
8h 57m$197–358
Portland to South Bend by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to South Bend is to fly and train which costs $190 - $360 and takes 8h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to South Bend is to fly which takes 7h 39m and costs $200 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to South Bend. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at South Bend, IN via Pasco Bus Stop, Denver Union Station and Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to South Bend station. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at South Bend Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.
The distance between Portland and South Bend is 1844 miles. The road distance is 2189.6 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to South Bend without a car is to train which takes 2 days 0h and costs $600 - $1,400.
It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Portland to South Bend, including transfers.
Portland to South Bend bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to South Bend is to fly which takes 7h 39m and costs $200 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $600 - $1,400 and takes 2 days 0h, you could also bus, which costs $340 - $700 and takes 2 days 3h.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to South Bend (SBN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to South Bend Station via Chicago Union Station in around 2d.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Portland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Saturday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Portland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $600–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago to South Bend, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Portland to South Bend bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Pasco Bus Stop station.
South Bend is 3h ahead of Portland. It is currently 2:06 PM in Portland and 5:06 PM in South Bend.
Portland to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to South Bend is 2190 miles. It takes approximately 34h 42m to drive from Portland to South Bend.
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