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

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There are 5 ways to get from South Bend to Franklin by bus, car, plane, 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
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Shell Gas Station - Exit 6bus bus Indianapolis
    10h 18m
    $119–248

  2. Drive 383.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Bend to Franklincar car 383.6 mi
    6h 55m
    $70–102

  3. Fly from South Bend, bus

    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Nashville (BNA)plane plane SBN - BNA
    2. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Nashville to Shell Gas Station - Exit 6bus bus
    6h 56m
    $142–599

  4. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, bus

    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
    3. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Nashville to Shell Gas Station - Exit 6bus bus
    8h 30m
    $149–634

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, bus

    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
    3. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Nashville to Shell Gas Station - Exit 6bus bus
    8h 52m
    $181–501

South Bend (SBN) to Nashville (BNA) flights

Calendar93Weekly Planes
Duration5h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 411.5 mi
  • Duration: 10h 18m

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

You can take a bus from South Street Station - South Bend to Franklin via Indianapolis Union Station, Ctc-R, Lafayette Rd & Georgetown Rd, Indianapolis, and Shell Gas Station - Exit 6 in around 10h 18m.

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