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

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There are 7 ways to get from South Bend to Durham by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly South Bend to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane SBN - RDU
    5h 32m
    $120–573

  2. Drive  676.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Bend to Durhamcar car 676.9 mi
    12h 48m
    $116–168

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from South Bend to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Durhambus bus
    20h
    $138–212

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train Piedmont / ...
    24h 2m
    $557–855

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham 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 Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane ORD - RDU
    7h 34m
    $137–534

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane MDW - RDU
    7h 23m
    $184–831

  7. Fly South Bend to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, train

    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane SBN - CLT
    2. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Durham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 50m
    $193–753

South Bend to Durham by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration20hAverage Duration
Ticket$138Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 590.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

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

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Bend to Durham via Toledo Bus Stop and Winston Salem(Trans Center) in around 20h.

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