Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Charleston

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from South Bend to Charleston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly from South Bend

    best
    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane SBN - CHS
    6h 13m
    $106–489

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Charleston Amtrak Stationtrain train Silver Meteor / ...
    27h 10m
    $403–819

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from South Bend Transpo to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Charleston Bus Stationbus bus
    27h 54m
    $154–319

  4. Drive 829.6 mi

    1. Drive from South Bend to Charlestoncar car 829.6 mi
    15h 24m
    $152–219

  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 Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane MDW - CHS
    7h 36m
    $134–615

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

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)plane plane ORD - CHS
    8h 2m
    $111–472

South Bend to Charleston by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration27h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$154Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from South Bend to Charleston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 717.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 13m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from South Bend (SBN) to Charleston International Airport (CHS) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from South Bend Station to Charleston via Petersburg Amtrak Station and Charleston Amtrak Station in around 27h 10m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers