There are 5 ways to get from Schenectady to South Bend by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or train
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Fly to South Bend
best- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to South Bend (SBN)plane ALB - SBN
5h 49m$178–922Drive 708.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Schenectady to South Bendcar 708.2 mi
12h 10m$130–187Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Schenectady to South Bend Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
13h 31m$190–430Bus
- Take the bus from Schenectady to New York, NY - Midtownbus Nyc / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to South Bend Transpobus FlixBus N2641
19h 7m$131–206Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane ALB - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Stationtrain
7h 21m$130–662
Schenectady to South Bend by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Schenectady to South Bend is to bus which costs $130 - $210 and takes 19h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Schenectady to South Bend is to fly which takes 5h 49m and costs $170 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Schenectady to South Bend. However, there are services departing from Schenectady and arriving at South Bend Transpo via New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 7m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Schenectady and arriving at South Bend Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 31m.
The distance between Schenectady and South Bend is 661 miles. The road distance is 712.3 miles.
The best way to get from Schenectady to South Bend without a car is to train which takes 13h 31m and costs $190 - $430.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Schenectady to South Bend, including transfers.
Schenectady to South Bend bus services, operated by Fox Bus, depart from Schenectady station.
Schenectady to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Schenectady station.
The best way to get from Schenectady to South Bend is to fly which takes 5h 49m and costs $170 - $950. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $190 - $430 and takes 13h 31m, you could also bus, which costs $130 - $210 and takes 19h 7m.
What companies run services between Schenectady, NY, USA and South Bend, IN, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to South Bend (SBN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Schenectady to South Bend Station twice daily. Tickets cost $190–430 and the journey takes 13h 31m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Albany County Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $190–430
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Schenectady to South Bend bus services, operated by Fox Bus, arrive at New York, NY - Midtown station.
Schenectady to South Bend train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at South Bend Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schenectady to South Bend is 712 miles. It takes approximately 12h 10m to drive from Schenectady to South Bend.
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