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How to get fromSouth Bend to Franklinby bus, car, plane, taxi, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from South Bend to Franklin by bus, car, plane, taxi, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from South Street Station - South Bend to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus South Bend
    3h 37m
    $93–212

  2. Drive 159.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Bend to Franklincar car 159.5 mi
    3h 22m
    $30–42

  3. Fly from South Bend, taxi

    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane SBN - IND
    2. Take the taxi from Indianapolis-Airport-IND to Franklintaxi taxi
    4h 26m
    $149–572

  4. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane ORD - IND
    3. Take the taxi from Indianapolis-Airport-IND to Franklintaxi taxi
    6h
    $512–1,243

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane MDW - IND
    3. Take the taxi from Indianapolis-Airport-IND to Franklintaxi taxi
    5h 41m
    $155–596

South Bend (SBN) to Indianapolis (IND) flights

Calendar105Weekly Planes
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 163.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 37m

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

Miller Transportation operates a bus from South Street Station - South Bend to Indianapolis Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $40–150 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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