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

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There are 9 ways to get from San Jose to South Bend by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to South Bend

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane SJC - SBN
    7h 24m
    $248–970

  2. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SJC - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    8h 58m
    $142–542

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus bus
    2d 5h
    $360–715

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Emeryvilletrain train
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    2d 8h
    $793–1,687

  5. Drive 2,228 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to South Bendcar car 2,228 mi
    34h 49m
    $407–588

  6. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SJC - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    8h 31m
    $174–666

  7. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane OAK - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    9h 22m
    $191–675

  8. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SFO - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    9h 32m
    $248–523

  9. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SFO - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    9h 54m
    $165–360

San Jose to South Bend by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$360Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,913.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 24m

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

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to South Bend (SBN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to South Bend, IN via Oakland, Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and Chicago in around 2d 5h.

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