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

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There are 8 ways to get from Santa Ana to South Bend by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SNA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    7h 48m
    $247–513

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain 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 7m
    $180–799

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    46h 32m
    $734–1,564

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Las Vegas BusTerminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas BusTerminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Bend Transpobus bus
    46h 40m
    $402–681

  5. Drive 2,083.8 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Ana to South Bendcar car 2,083.8 mi
    32h 59m
    $381–550

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAX - ORD
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    10h 21m
    $227–476

  7. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Santa Ana to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUR - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    10h 45m
    $189–696

  8. Fly Long Beach Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGB - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain train
    11h 19m
    $182–677

Santa Ana to South Bend by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration46h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$734Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,829.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 48m

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

You can take a train from Santa Ana to South Bend Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Chicago Union Station in around 46h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to South Bend Transpo via Las Vegas BusTerminal, Denver Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 46h 40m.

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