There are 7 ways to get from Roanoke to South Bend by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to South Bend
best- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to South Bend (SBN)plane ROA - SBN
5h 46m$114–572Fly Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ROA - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain
7h 4m$75–347Bus via Columbus
- Take the bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Exit 118 - Park and Ridebus Swb
- Take the bus from Christiansburg to Wytheville Rural King Parking Lotbus
- Take the bus from Wytheville to Columbusbus
- Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to South Bend, INbus
18h 43m$92–195Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Roanoke to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain Floridian
21h 59m$228–581Drive 558.8 mi
- Drive from Roanoke to South Bendcar 558.8 mi
10h 58m$102–148Train to Lynchburg Regional Airport, fly to South Bend
- Take the train from Roanoke to Lynchburgtrain
- Fly from Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) to South Bend (SBN)plane LYH - SBN
8h 28m$130–603Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Roanoke Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to South Bend Transpobus Greyhound US0164
21h 50m$138–219
Roanoke to South Bend by bus and taxi
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Roanoke to South Bend is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 10h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Roanoke to South Bend is to fly which takes 5h 46m and costs $110 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Roanoke station to South Bend. However, there are services departing from 3rd St Station Slip D and arriving at South Bend, IN via Christiansburg, Wytheville and N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Roanoke to South Bend station. However, there are services departing from Roanoke and arriving at South Bend Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 59m.
The distance between Roanoke and South Bend is 467 miles. The road distance is 562.1 miles.
The best way to get from Roanoke to South Bend without a car is to bus via Columbus which takes 18h 43m and costs $90 - $200.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Roanoke to South Bend, including transfers.
Roanoke to South Bend bus services, operated by Valley Metro Roanoke, depart from 3rd St Station Slip D.
Roanoke to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Roanoke station.
The best way to get from Roanoke to South Bend is to fly which takes 5h 46m and costs $110 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via Columbus, which costs $90 - $200 and takes 18h 43m, you could also train, which costs $220 - $600 and takes 21h 59m.
What companies run services between Roanoke, VA, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) to South Bend (SBN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to South Bend, IN via Exit 118 - Park and Ride, Christiansburg, Wytheville Rural King Parking Lot, Wytheville, and N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus in around 18h 43m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to South Bend via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Lynchburg Regional Airport to South Bend via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Roanoke to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–440
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Roanoke to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 540 982 2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Valley Metro Roanoke
Bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Exit 118 - Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- Valley Metro Roanoke
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Booking & Getting There
Roanoke to South Bend bus services, operated by Valley Metro Roanoke, arrive at Exit 118 - Park and Ride station.
Roanoke to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roanoke to South Bend is 562 miles. It takes approximately 10h 58m to drive from Roanoke to South Bend.
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