There are 6 ways to get from Raleigh to South Bend by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), 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 Raleigh-Durham International Airport to South Bend
best- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to South Bend (SBN)plane RDU - SBN
5h 57m$128–670Bus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to South Bend Transpobus Greyhound US0164
21h 40m$131–256Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain Floridian
22h 34m$260–600Drive 700.6 mi
- Drive from Raleigh to South Bendcar 700.6 mi
13h 14m$128–185Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane RDU - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain
6h 56m$178–280Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to South Bend
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to South Bend (SBN)plane CLT - SBN
7h 23m$166–774
Raleigh to South Bend by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to South Bend is to bus which costs $130 - $260 and takes 21h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to South Bend is to fly which takes 5h 57m and costs $120 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh station to South Bend. However, there are services departing from GoRaleigh Station and arriving at South Bend Transpo via Raleigh Bus Station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Raleigh Union Station station and arriving at South Bend Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22h 34m.
The distance between Raleigh and South Bend is 591 miles. The road distance is 704.7 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh to South Bend without a car is to bus which takes 21h 40m and costs $130 - $260.
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Raleigh to South Bend, including transfers.
Raleigh to South Bend bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Raleigh to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.
The best way to get from Raleigh to South Bend is to fly which takes 5h 57m and costs $120 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $260 and takes 21h 40m, you could also train, which costs $260 - $600 and takes 22h 34m.
What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to South Bend (SBN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to South Bend Transpo via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, and Washington Union Station in around 21h 40m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to South Bend Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–180
- Website
- Greyhound
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Raleigh to South Bend bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Raleigh to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at South Bend Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to South Bend is 705 miles. It takes approximately 13h 14m to drive from Raleigh to South Bend.
Book your Raleigh to South Bend train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Raleigh to South Bend bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 252+ hotels available in South Bend.