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

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There are 6 ways to get from Sacramento to South Bend by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly to South Bend

    best
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane SMF - SBN
    7h 34m
    $267–1,121

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SMF - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    8h 56m
    $151–473

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus bus
    2d
    $355–698

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    2d 4h
    $785–1,572

  5. Drive 2,113.6 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to South Bendcar car 2,113.6 mi
    32h 48m
    $386–558

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SMF - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    8h 35m
    $184–716

Sacramento to South Bend by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$355Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,875.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 34m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to South Bend (SBN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sacramento Bus Station to South Bend, IN via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and Chicago in around 2d.

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