There are 6 ways to get from Salina to South Bend by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Salina Municipal Airport
best- Fly from Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) to South Bend (SBN)plane SLN - SBN
6h 36m$105–422Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly
cheapest- Drive from Salina to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car
- Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to South Bend (SBN)plane MHK - SBN
6h 16m$90–403Bus, train
- Take the bus from Salina to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain
15h 10m$335–518Bus
- Take the bus from Salina to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bendbus
18h 28m$180–363Drive 736 mi
- Drive from Salina to South Bendcar 736 mi
12h 39m$126–182Drive, train (Amtrak)
- Drive from Salina to Newton Stationcar
- Take the train from Newton Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain
16h 14m$405–640
Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) to South Bend (SBN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salina to South Bend is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 12h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Salina to South Bend is to drive and fly which takes 6h 16m and costs $90 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Salina to South Bend station. However, there are services departing from Salina and arriving at South Street Station - South Bend via St Louis Bus Station and Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 28m.
The distance between Salina and South Bend is 642 miles. The road distance is 740.3 miles.
The best way to get from Salina to South Bend without a car is to bus and train which takes 15h 10m and costs $330 - $550.
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Salina to South Bend, including transfers.
Salina to South Bend bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Salina station.
The best way to get from Salina to South Bend is to fly which takes 6h 36m and costs $100 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $370 and takes 18h 28m.
Salina to South Bend bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
South Bend is 1h ahead of Salina. It is currently 11:33 AM in Salina and 12:33 PM in South Bend.
What companies run services between Salina, KS, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?
United Airlines flies from Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) to South Bend (SBN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Salina to South Street Station - South Bend via Salina, St Louis Bus Station, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 18h 28m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to South Bend via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Salina Municipal Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Flights from Salina Municipal Airport to South Bend via Houston, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 39m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $240–370
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newton Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $350–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Salina to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Salina to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- Miller Transportation
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to South Street Station - South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–150
- Website
- Miller Transportation
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Salina to South Bend is 740 miles. It takes approximately 12h 39m to drive from Salina to South Bend.
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