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

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There are 7 ways to get from Riverside to South Bend by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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  1. Fly Ontario International Airport to South Bend

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    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane ONT - SBN
    8h 6m
    $137–570

  2. 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
    $1,243–1,913

  3. 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
    $395–594

  4. Drive  2,055 mi

    1. Drive from Riverside to South Bendcar car 2,055 mi
    32h 27m
    $375–542

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

    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
    $169–632

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

    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
    $147–495

  7. 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 32m
    $204–707

Riverside to South Bend by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration44h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,243Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,801 mi
  • Duration: 8h 6m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to South Bend (SBN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Riverside to South Bend Station via Chicago Union Station in around 44h 33m.

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