There are 7 ways to get from Providence to South Bend by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
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 Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to South Bend (SBN)plane PVD - SBN
6h 18m$127–675Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PVD - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain
7h 42m$91–412Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Providence to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to South Bend Transpobus FlixBus N2641
19h 30m$135–220Train
- Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Boston to South Bend Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
21h 48m$258–1,106Drive 869.3 mi
- Drive from Providence to South Bendcar 869.3 mi
14h 54m$159–230Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PVD - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain
7h 17m$104–465Bus via Toledo
- Take the bus from Providence to New Yorkbus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toledo Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Toledo to South Bend Stationbus
24h 31m$176–328
Providence to South Bend by bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Providence to South Bend is to bus which costs $130 - $220 and takes 19h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Providence to South Bend is to fly which takes 6h 18m and costs $120 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Providence to South Bend. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at South Bend Transpo via New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Providence to South Bend station. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at South Bend Station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 48m.
The distance between Providence and South Bend is 784 miles. The road distance is 874.3 miles.
The best way to get from Providence to South Bend without a car is to bus which takes 19h 30m and costs $130 - $220.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Providence to South Bend, including transfers.
Providence to South Bend bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Providence station.
Providence to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Providence to South Bend is to fly which takes 6h 18m and costs $120 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $220 and takes 19h 30m, you could also train, which costs $250 - $1,200 and takes 21h 48m.
What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to South Bend (SBN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence to South Bend Transpo via New York Midtown in around 19h 30m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–25
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–550
- 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 Providence to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to South Bend Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Providence to South Bend bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Providence to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Providence to South Bend is 874 miles. It takes approximately 14h 54m to drive from Providence to South Bend.
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