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How to get fromRiverside to South Bendby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Riverside to South Bend by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Ontario International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ONT - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    8h 57m
    $179–682

  2. Fly Ontario International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ONT - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    9h 23m
    $142–495

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Riverside to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    44h 33m
    $1,241–1,910

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bendbus bus
    2d 4h
    $405–660

  5. Drive  2,055 mi

    1. Drive from Riverside to South Bendcar car 2,055 mi
    32h 27m
    $364–525

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LAX - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    10h 37m
    $204–587

  7. Bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Vine St. Mobility Hub to Harbor + Katellabus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SNA - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    12h 15m
    $151–501

  8. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGB - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    11h 57m
    $243–900

  9. Train, bus to Palm Springs International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Fullertontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PSP - ORD
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    12h 31m

  10. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Indianapolis, bus

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane LAX - IND
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bendbus bus
    12h 46m
    $227–521

Riverside to South Bend by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration44h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,241Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,819.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 57m

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?

You can take a train from Riverside to South Bend Station via Chicago Union Station in around 44h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Magnolia + Sunnyside to South Bend via Market + Ninth, Market + University, Richton 5091 at Montclair TransCenter, Montclair Transcenter, St Louis Bus Station, and Chicago in around 2d 4h.

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