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

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There are 5 ways to get from South Bend to Birmingham by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from South Bend

    best
    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane SBN - BHM
    4h 18m
    $169–786

  2. Drive 614.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Bend to Birminghamcar car 614.7 mi
    10h 41m
    $113–162

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from South Street Station - South Bend to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus South Bend
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Birmingham Intermodal Facilitybus bus Greyhound US0112
    14h 55m
    $118–208

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Birminghamtrain train
    31h 52m
    $426–945

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)plane plane MDW - BHM
    5h 46m
    $176–832

South Bend to Birmingham by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration31h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$426Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 571.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Birmingham, AL, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Street Station - South Bend to Birmingham Intermodal Facility via Indianapolis Union Station in around 14h 55m.

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