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

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

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  1. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    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 36m
    $218–486

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORD - LAX
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train
    11h 26m
    $163–451

  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
    $629–1,668

  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 Union Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus bus
    2d 5h
    $365–588

  5. Drive  2,086.3 mi

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

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MDW - LAX
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain train
    11h 29m
    $180–688

South Bend to Irvine by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration47h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$629Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,823.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 36m

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

You can take a train from South Bend Station to Tustin via Chicago Union Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Fullerton in around 47h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Bend, IN to Main-Harvard via Chicago Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, and Artic - Dock 4 in around 2d 5h.

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