There are 5 ways to get from South Bend to Charlotte by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane SBN - CLT
2h 51m$137–720Drive 652.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Bend to Charlottecar 652.9 mi
12h 10m$120–173Bus
- Take the bus from South Bend, IN to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus Chicago
- Take the bus from Columbus to Charlottebus Bsb 32
16h 50mTrain (Amtrak)
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Carytrain Floridian
- Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Piedmont / ...
26h 55m$374–758Bus via Toledo
- Take the bus from South Bend Station to Toledobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0140
18h 31m$155–267
South Bend (SBN) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Bend to Charlotte is to drive which costs $110 - $180 and takes 12h 10m.
The fastest way to get from South Bend to Charlotte is to fly which takes 2h 51m and costs $130 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from South Bend to Charlotte. However, there are services departing from South Bend, IN and arriving at Charlotte via Columbus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from South Bend station to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from South Bend Station and arriving at Charlotte Amtrak Station via Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 55m.
The distance between South Bend and Charlotte is 548 miles. The road distance is 656.7 miles.
The best way to get from South Bend to Charlotte without a car is to bus which takes 16h 50m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from South Bend to Charlotte, including transfers.
South Bend to Charlotte bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from South Bend, IN station.
South Bend to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from South Bend Station.
The best way to get from South Bend to Charlotte is to fly which takes 2h 51m and costs $130 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 50m, you could also train, which costs $370 - $800 and takes 26h 55m.
What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Bend, IN to Charlotte via Columbus in around 16h 50m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from South Bend to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from South Bend to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from South Bend to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from South Bend to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from South Bend to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from South Bend Station to Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $320–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from South Bend, IN to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–65
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Website
- example.com
Bus from South Bend, IN to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
Bus from Columbus to Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from South Bend Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–190
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
South Bend to Charlotte bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus station.
South Bend to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Cary station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Bend to Charlotte is 657 miles. It takes approximately 12h 10m to drive from South Bend to Charlotte.
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