There are 7 ways to get from South Bend to Durham by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), 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.
Fly South Bend to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
best- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane SBN - RDU
5h 48m$110–573Bus
- Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Toledobus
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus
- Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Durhambus
20h$119–196Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain Floridian
24h 10m$262–570Drive 676.9 mi
- Drive from South Bend to Durhamcar 676.9 mi
12h 47m$124–179Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane MDW - RDU
7h 11m$183–282Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane ORD - RDU
7h 40m$200–809Fly South Bend to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, train
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane SBN - CLT
- Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 54m$153–708
South Bend to Durham by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from South Bend to Durham is to bus which costs $110 - $200 and takes 20h.
The fastest way to get from South Bend to Durham is to fly which takes 5h 48m and costs $110 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from South Bend to Durham. However, there are services departing from South Bend, IN and arriving at Durham via Toledo Bus Stop and Winston Salem(Trans Center). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h.
No, there is no direct train from South Bend station to Durham station. However, there are services departing from South Bend Station and arriving at Raleigh Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 10m.
The distance between South Bend and Durham is 594 miles. The road distance is 680.8 miles.
The best way to get from South Bend to Durham without a car is to bus which takes 20h and costs $110 - $200.
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from South Bend to Durham, including transfers.
South Bend to Durham bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from South Bend, IN station.
South Bend to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from South Bend Station.
The best way to get from South Bend to Durham is to fly which takes 5h 48m and costs $110 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $200 and takes 20h, you could also train, which costs $260 - $600 and takes 24h 10m.
What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Durham, NC, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from South Bend (SBN) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Bend, IN to Durham via Toledo Bus Stop and Winston Salem(Trans Center) in around 20h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from South Bend to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from South Bend to Raleigh-Durham International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from South Bend to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from South Bend to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from South Bend Station to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from South Bend, IN to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–50
- Website
- Barons Bus
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Booking & Getting There
South Bend to Durham bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Toledo station.
South Bend to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Raleigh Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Bend to Durham is 681 miles. It takes approximately 12h 47m to drive from South Bend to Durham.
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