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

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

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  1. Fly South Bend to Lincoln Municipal Airport

    best
    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK)plane plane SBN - LNK
    6h 8m
    $85–419

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

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    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK)plane plane ORD - LNK
    7h 15m
    $84–391

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Chicagobus bus Columbus / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lincoln Bus Depotbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    14h 39m
    $106–197

  4. Drive 592.4 mi

    1. Drive from South Bend to Lincolncar car 592.4 mi
    10h 5m
    $109–157

  5. Fly South Bend to Omaha, bus

    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Omaha (OMA)plane plane SBN - OMA
    2. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Lincoln, NEbus bus
    7h 56m
    $125–555

South Bend (SBN) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration5h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 556.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Lincoln, NE, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Bend, IN to Lincoln via Chicago Bus Station and Lincoln Bus Depot in around 14h 39m.

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