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

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

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  1. Fly from South Bend

    best
    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane SBN - BNA
    4h 29m
    $144–512

  2. Drive  442.9 mi

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

  3. Bus via Indianapolis

    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
    $143–277

  4. 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 10m
    $192–405

  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 Nashville (BNA)plane plane MDW - BNA
    6h
    $164–612

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Fort Wayne, INbus bus Chicago / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ft Wayne Citilink Central Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0112
    13h 45m
    $126–223

South Bend (SBN) to Nashville (BNA) flights

Calendar125Weekly Planes
Duration5h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 410.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 29m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to Nashville (BNA) hourly. 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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