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

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There are 5 ways to get from South Bend to Irvine by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from South Bend

    best
    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane SBN - SNA
    6h 40m
    $244–967

  2. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ORD - SNA
    8h 27m
    $219–479

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    47h 12m
    $733–1,564

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Anaheimbus bus
    2d 5h
    $388–731

  5. Drive 2,086.3 mi

    1. Drive from South Bend to Irvinecar car 2,086.3 mi
    33h
    $381–550

South Bend to Irvine by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration47h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$733Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,803.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from South Bend (SBN) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from South Bend Station to Tustin via Chicago Union Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Fullerton in around 47h 12m.

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