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How to get fromSouth Bend to Amherstby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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

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  1. Fly South Bend to Bradley International Airport

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    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane plane SBN - BDL
    8h 20m
    $106–494

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Springfieldtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    19h 54m
    $271–553

  3. Bus via Brook Park (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from South Bend Transpo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Springfield Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0171
    20h 33m
    $125–246

  4. Drive 806.2 mi

    1. Drive from South Bend to Amherstcar car 806.2 mi
    14h 37m
    $148–213

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Albany County Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane plane MDW - ALB
    3. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus bus
    10h 5m
    $190–842

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Bradley International Airport

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane plane MDW - BDL
    9h 59m
    $139–580

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bradley International Airport

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane plane ORD - BDL
    10h 28m
    $111–477

  8. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from South Bend Transpo to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus N2641
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Springfield Union Stationbus bus FlixBus N2605 / ...
    21h 13m
    $154–258

South Bend to Amherst by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$271Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 752.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 20m

What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Amherst, MA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from South Bend (SBN) to Bradley International Airport (BDL) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from South Bend Station to Springfield once daily. Tickets cost $260–550 and the journey takes 17h 50m.

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