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

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There are 11 ways to get from South Bend to California by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MDW - SAN
    8h 39m
    $234–918

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MDW - LAX
    9h 5m
    $169–776

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    46h 37m
    $727–1,555

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 2h
    $364–712

  5. Drive 2,087.5 mi

    1. Drive from South Bend to Los Angelescar car 2,087.5 mi
    32h 59m
    $381–551

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to San Diego 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 San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ORD - SAN
    8h 58m
    $181–715

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ORD - SNA
    8h 48m
    $269–545

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MDW - SMF
    8h 50m
    $244–967

  9. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MDW - SJC
    9h 3m
    $238–919

  10. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane MDW - OAK
    8h 59m
    $256–970

  11. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MDW - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    10h 59m
    $222–877

South Bend to California by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration46h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$727Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,826.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 39m

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

You can take a train from South Bend Station to Los Angeles via Chicago Union Station in around 46h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Bend, IN to Los Angeles Union Station via Chicago Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 2h.

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