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

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

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  1. Fly from South Bend

    best
    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane SBN - BNA
    4h 19m
    $164–572

  2. Drive 442.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Bend to Franklincar car 442.9 mi
    7h 57m
    $81–117

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from South Street Station - South Bend to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus South Bend
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    9h 48m
    $143–188

  4. 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 Nashville (BNA)plane plane MDW - BNA
    5h 53m
    $172–587

  5. 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 Nashville (BNA)plane plane ORD - BNA
    6h 14m
    $194–444

  6. Bus via Speedway

    1. Take the bus from South Bend to Indianapolisbus bus Mrt 355
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Tornado Bus Co - Nashvillebus bus Indianapolis
    11h 31m

South Bend (SBN) to Nashville (BNA) flights

Calendar87Weekly Planes
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 410.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 19m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to Nashville (BNA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Street Station - South Bend to Franklin via Indianapolis Union Station and Nashville Bus Station in around 9h 48m.

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